Early Head Start Parent Child Educator

Kitsap Community Resources • Bremerton, WA

9d • $21 - $23

About The Position

Join Kitsap Community Resources as a Parent‑Child Educator and help families thrive! Make a meaningful difference in the lives of toddlers and their caregivers by leading weekly parent‑child classes and providing supportive home visits. KCR offers a great work-life balance and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for the employee! Please apply at kcr.org/career-opportunities/ . If you need assistance with your application please contact Human Resources. The Parent-Child Educator role supports parents of toddlers in both classroom and home settings by facilitating parent-child classes once a week and conducting weekly home visits. Services promote routines, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of young children using a developmentally appropriate curriculum approved by the Early Head Start program. This role is also a key partner with Hollyridge Center ensuring an inclusive environment for both programs. KCR Mission: Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) is a nonprofit, private, social services agency. We are committed to creating hope and opportunity for all low-income Kitsap County residents by providing resources that promote self-sufficiency and stability. Vision: We exist with a clear vision of creating a community where everyone has an opportunity to thrive. Core Values: Kitsap Community Resources core values are a vital part of each position, and employees are expected to uphold them to the fullest. Integrity – taking care to honor our commitments in an ethical manner Compassion – genuinely empathizing with those we serve Excellence – demonstrating a high level of performance in all we do Diversity – showing honor and respect to all individuals we serve Collaboration – so we seek out partnership opportunities Teamwork – supporting our employees and partners as we fulfill our mission

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood
• Must have training and/or experience focused on infant/toddler development
• Must have concern for and understanding of low-income people
• Must be aware and sensitive to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) related to free appropriate education to all children with disabilities identified as needing special education and related services
• Must believe that such children can benefit from inclusion in a regular classroom setting
• Ability to pass State & Federal Background Checks (prior to hire date)
• Valid Washington Stat Driver’s License
• Current auto insurance and reliable transportation
• Family Advocate Certification (within 18 months of employment)
• First Aide/CPR certification (within 90 days of employment)
• Food Worker Permit (within 90 days of employment)
• Initial physical exam (within 90 days of employment)
• Tuberculosis (TB) Testing (upon employment and before contact with children, testing done before hire will not be recognized)
• Current Immunizations per Washington Administrative Code (can be obtained upon hire)
• Be able to physically match the activity level of an infant, toddler, and/or preschool aged child.
• Position requires intermittent sitting, standing, walking, twisting, and bending
• Must be able to get down on the child’s eye level and floor
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Simple grasping and hand manipulation required as well as reaching above and below shoulder level
• Must be able to withstand exposure to noise in a classroom setting
• Must be able to build secure, nurturing relationships with children and families
• Must be able to exhibit regular attendance.
• Conducts business and performs responsibilities with honesty, empathy, and integrity in alignment with KCR Code of Ethics.
• Maintain confidentially of all KCR participants and staff in accordance with KCR and ELFS polies for Personally Identifiable Information and Data protections.
• Demonstration of service delivery that aligns with KCR Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Proactively takes appropriate steps to maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and professional working environment, seeks guidance from supervision/management when there are questions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood
• Bi-lingual Spanish or Mam a plus

Responsibilities

• Reports to and accepts assignments from the Home Based Site Supervisor and/or Child Development Manager.
• Facilitate and plan for Parent Child Education weekly classes.
• Conduct weekly home visits for each family on caseload.
• Implementation of Child Development, Family, and Health Services for each family on caseload.
• Ensure compliance with KCR Polices & Procedures, Head Start Performance Standards, federal & state regulations, and Washington Administrative Code for Child Care Licensing.
• Ensure implementation of KCR Early Learning and Family Services (ELFS) written curriculum plan including used of approved developmentally appropriate curriculum with fidelity and individualized instructions for each child.
• Maintain recordkeeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information, with timely completion and follow up. Daily web based data entry.
• Maintain timelines for screenings, ongoing assessments, health requirements, family goals, child transitions, and other time sensitive requirements.

Benefits

• KCR offers a great work-life balance
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision for the employee
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday, and other time off for life events such as Jury Duty, Bereavement, etc.
• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-term and Short-term Disability for employee only (dependents can be covered through payroll deduction)
• 6.5% Employer Contribution to 401K after first 12-18 months of employment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Growth & Development Training Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees