Head Start Family Educator

Keystone Human Services•Harrisburg, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Capital Area Head Start is seeking a Part Time Early Head 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. Early Head Start Family Educators work a part time, flexible schedule, and earn a minimum of $18.42 per hour.

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

Responsibilities

Establishing positive relationships with children and families
Facilitating home visits
Helping families access necessary information, resources, and services
Facilitating socialization/family days
Ensuring continuity of services for enrolled expectant families and children ages 0-3