Educational Liaison

Lifesteps • Beaver, PA

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About The Position

Lifesteps is hiring a full-time Educational Liaison in its Early Head Start Department in the Beaver, Pennsylvania area. Lifesteps is a nonprofit human services organization serving Western Pennsylvania and providing programs and services to help individuals with special needs reach their full potential.

The Educational Liaison, Early Head Start is responsible for education services and school readiness for Early Head Start infants and toddlers. The role provides training, mentoring, and technical assistance to Early Head Start staff and governing bodies, and monitors quality and compliance with educational requirements in the Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Act.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and two years of experience with infants and toddlers, or a bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience working with infants and toddlers.
• Knowledge of infant and toddler development and education, family dynamics, adult learning principles, and relevant laws and regulations.
• Obtain and maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license that permits legal operation of a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania and reliable transportation.
• If using a personal vehicle, provide proof of automobile insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

• Early Childhood Teaching Certificate.
• Knowledge of community resources and experience with referrals to assist families in need of services.
• Home visiting experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide education services, including school-readiness support, for Early Head Start infants and toddlers.
• Provide training, mentoring, and technical assistance to Early Head Start staff and governing bodies.
• Conduct quality control and compliance monitoring related to educational requirements in the Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Act.

Benefits

• 100% agency-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and personal/emergency time.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time