Head Start- Family Educator
About The Position
Capital Area Head Start is seeking a part-time Early Head Start Family Educator to support its mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families. Working with inclusive education and support teams, the educator provides comprehensive home-based services to enrolled expectant families and children ages 0–3, supporting continuity of services. The role includes building positive relationships with children and families, facilitating home visits and socialization or family days, and helping families access relevant information, resources, and services. The position offers a flexible part-time schedule and a minimum wage of $18.42 per hour. Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, a 401(k), and other benefits. The organization also offers training and learning opportunities, career development and advancement, tuition reimbursement subject to eligibility guidelines, and health and wellness programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain a Home Visitor Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within one year of hire.
- Experience working with young children and families, with knowledge of early childhood development, family services, and developmentally appropriate practice.
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook and learn web-based systems.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a properly insured vehicle or public transportation.
- Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances.
- Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to making a difference.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start.
Responsibilities
- Establish positive relationships with children and families.
- Provide comprehensive home-based services in collaboration with inclusive education and support teams.
- Facilitate home visits.
- Help families access necessary information, resources, and services.
- Facilitate socialization and family days.
- Ensure continuity of services for enrolled expectant families and children ages 0–3.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Competitive benefits package
- Extensive training and learning opportunities
- Career development and advancement
- Tuition reimbursement subject to eligibility guidelines
- Health and wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
