Early Head Start Home Based Educator

momentum-formerly-ucpla • Torrance, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Momentum is hiring a full-time Early Head Start (EHS) Home Based Educator for its Torrance clinic. The educator works closely with the Early Head Start program to provide high-quality, family-centered services. The role delivers curriculum and family support through weekly visits in homes, community settings, and child care environments, and includes assessment of infants and toddlers, parent education, and program documentation.

Momentum is a nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California. It operates 40 programs and service sites across several counties and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered in accordance with applicable California law and, where applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• At least 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
• Two years of experience working with children from birth to 36 months.
• Valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California.
• First aid and CPR certification.
• Successfully pass all post-offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including a criminal background check and physical exam, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Experience in Early Head Start or Head Start programs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and implement curriculum by planning developmentally appropriate activities.
• Implement curriculum and provide family support through weekly home, community, and child care visits.
• Prepare lesson plans.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of infants and toddlers using appropriate assessment tools.
• Organize and facilitate socialization events and family trainings.
• Communicate with parents and guardians and provide feedback, education, and support.
• Prepare written evaluations of each child's progress.
• Comply with state and local regulations regarding the care of children.
• Participate in data collection, record keeping, and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Credit union benefits and discounts.
• Retirement Plan (403B).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level