Early Head Start Family Educator

Scott Carver Dakota CAP•Shakopee, MN

3d•$47,798 - $52,187•Hybrid

About The Position

The Early Head Start Home Visitor plans and directs the educational and related activities for families in the EHS Home Based Program, works closely with parents and other program staff and performs related duties as required. This is a 1 FTE (40 hours/week) position, typically Monday through Friday, with flexible hours and a preferred ability to work 10:30 am - 7 pm as needed.

Requirements

Associate, Bachelor or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, or a degree in a related field with experience in Early Childhood Education, or a State awarded Infant/Toddler certificate.
Knowledge of Home Based individualized Family/Child educational curricula methods for infants and toddlers.
Knowledge of Approved Assessment and testing methods.
Knowledge of Local community resources and regional community services programs.
Knowledge of Principles of record keeping and records management.
Knowledge of Personal computers utilizing standard software.
Knowledge of Safety rules and regulations.
Skill in maintaining order when engaging parents and children, while expressing warmth and friendliness.
Skill in maintaining composure and working effectively within a home setting.
Skill in communicating effectively with children.
Skill in following verbal and written instructions.
Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
A valid Minnesota State Driver’s License, proof of insurance and review of Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) report is required.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work 10:30 am - 7 pm as needed.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct Home-Based individualized Family/Child educational curricula with meaningful educational opportunities for infants and toddlers and related activities.
Complete Developmental Screenings and Assessments on assigned children. Review each child’s progress with parents.
Use child assessment information and observations to guide parents in planning and implementing home visit activities and follow-up home activities.
Carry a minimum caseload of ten families. Visit each home weekly for a minimum of one and one-half hours each week throughout the program year.
Plan and conduct two group socializations each month.
Familiarize families with all components of the Early Head Start Program.
Maintain open communication with parents and program staff to ensure complete services for each child.
Maintain open communication with Outreach Coordinators to insure delivery of appropriate social services to families.
Attend Agency and Head Start meetings/trainings, interagency meetings and community events as assigned.
Maintain up-to-date activity sheets and home visit reports.
Submit monthly reports in an accurate and timely manner.