Early Head Start Parent & Child Educator

Kansas Children's Service League•Garden City, KS

8h•$17

About The Position

Provide Early Head Start Home Base program services to a case load of children and their families. As well as provide a group socialization experience to parents and children which will enhance the parents’ ability to fill the role of primary nurturer of their child. Maintain on-going contact with families and work with all other components (health, nutrition, family services, mental health, special services, parent education and resource/referral) to integrate services into the family setting. Must meet requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and or agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Home-Based Child-Development Associate (CDA) certification from the Council for Professional Recognition, preferred education listed below or the ability to obtain a CDA within two-years from hire date.
Bilingual English/Spanish

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in early Childhood Education or related Social Services field.
Two years experience in an Early Childhood Program.

Responsibilities

Home Visits / Case Management
Conduct weekly 90-minute Home Visit with families on caseload.
Promote continued involvement of parents in the child’s education through weekly home visits completion and assisting with transition.
Data Entry
Complete required data entry for children and families in caseload in the ChildPlus.net system (i.e. home visit completion, PIR, Observations.)
Groups / Parent Meetings
Conduct 2 hour socialization twice per month
Recruitment