Early Head Start Family Educator

Nemcsa • Gaylord, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Early Head Start Family Educator, you'll partner with families during some of the most important years of a child's development. Through home visits, parent-child activities, and family support services, you'll help parents build confidence, strengthen relationships, and support their child's learning and growth from pregnancy through age three. In this role, you will: Deliver engaging early childhood education and family support services in home and center-based settings. Conduct weekly home visits that support children's development and strengthen parent-child relationships. Facilitate parent-child socialization experiences and family learning opportunities. Support pregnant women and families with prenatal education and access to community resources. Monitor children's growth and development through screenings and ongoing assessments. Provide guidance on child development, parenting, health, nutrition, and school readiness. Connect families with health, social service, and early intervention resources as needed. Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality and professional standards. Most importantly, you'll help families build strong foundations for lifelong learning, healthy development, and future success.

Requirements

• Minimum of home-based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate's or bachelor's degree and one year experience in childcare or early childhood setting or working with families with young children is required.
• Reliable transportation, a valid Michigan driver license, and CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver license are required.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field
• Bachelors Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred.
• A Family Service Worker, CDA, Parents as Teachers Educator, or PITC credential is preferred and may be required once hired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging early childhood education and family support services in home and center-based settings.
• Conduct weekly home visits that support children's development and strengthen parent-child relationships.
• Facilitate parent-child socialization experiences and family learning opportunities.
• Support pregnant women and families with prenatal education and access to community resources.
• Monitor children's growth and development through screenings and ongoing assessments.
• Provide guidance on child development, parenting, health, nutrition, and school readiness.
• Connect families with health, social service, and early intervention resources as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality and professional standards.

Benefits

• Medical/Rx, Vision, and Dental insurance with employee coverage at no cost.
• Generous employer 401(k) contributions, plus Life and Disability Insurance.
• Flexibility whenever possible.
• 10+ paid holidays each year, generous vacation time, and sick leave benefits.
• Employment with NEMCSA may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree