Head Start- Family Educator

Keystone Human Services•Harrisburg, PA

1d•$18•Hybrid

About The Position

Capital Area Head Start is seeking Early Head Start Family Educators to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families. As an Early Head Start Family Educator, you will work in collaboration with our inclusive education and support teams to provide comprehensive home-based services. This includes establishing positive relationships with children and families, facilitating home visits, helping families access necessary information, resources, and services, facilitating socialization/family days, and ensuring continuity of services for enrolled expectant families and children ages 0-3.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to obtain Home Visitor Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within one year of hire
Experience working with young children and families, providing knowledge of early childhood development, family services and developmentally appropriate practice
Basic computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systems
Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle or public transportation
Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference

Nice To Haves

Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive home-based services.
Establish positive relationships with children and families.
Facilitate home visits.
Help families access necessary information, resources, and services.
Facilitate socialization/family days.
Ensure continuity of services for enrolled expectant families and children ages 0-3.