Teacher, Home Based Visitor, Head Start

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Denver • Denver, PA

7d • $23 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver has been serving Northern Colorado since 1927. We serve tens of thousands of people each year in seven ministries. Our employees are crucial to our success in achieving our mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to the poor and those in need. Catholic Charities provides a work environment where self-motivated and mission driven individuals are recognized and rewarded. Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to welcoming applicants and program participants of all faiths; as well as an inclusive and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and program participants. Candidates who bring diversity to our team are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying the practices and principles of child development and early childhood education; child health, safety, and nutrition; adult learning; and family dynamics.
• Skilled in communicating with and motivating people, including people whose first language is not English.
• Must be knowledgeable of all Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing in English and Spanish.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines within established timeframes.
• Ability to use computer programs such as Excel and Word, as well as use of internet applications to enter data, generate reports, research resources, and create communications.
• Ability to remain calm in an emergency and/or confrontational situation.
• Ability to calm others under stressful or confrontational conditions.
• Knowledge of the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and the appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Agency staff and with a diverse client base.
• Must be currently enrolled in, or agree to enroll in, coursework to obtain the Home Visitor Child Development Associate (CDA) certification. The CDA must be completed within 6 months of the hire date. (Those with an associate's degree or higher in ECE are excluded and those who are already Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualified are not required to enroll in and complete the CDA but are strongly encouraged to do so).
• Home Visitor Child Development Associate (CDA), equivalent, or higher; and 6 months to one-year related experience and/or training.

Nice To Haves

• Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualified

Responsibilities

• Plans and develops with parents an individualized program for their family, through establishing a caring professional relationship and a climate of mutual trust and respect through weekly home visits.
• Works with families to strengthen their knowledge of child development; helps parents understand how children learn and grow; plans and conducts appropriate activities together with parents that meet their child’s intellectual, physical, emotional and social needs.
• Works with parents to strengthen the family’s knowledge of health and nutrition, by integrating health and nutrition education into the program, coordinating with other staff and parents health screenings for family members and providing information and referrals, if necessary.
• Assists parents in strengthening their knowledge of community resources and supports parents in developing problem solving skills.
• Provides developmental screenings and information to parents and families and provides referrals to other agencies when appropriate.
• Plans and implements the appropriate number of socializations according to Head Start Performance Standards.
• Maintains accurate and timely program data to meet reporting requirements. Enters data and generates reports.
• Ensures accurate and complete records are maintained.
• Completes necessary administrative duties (paperwork, etc.) timely and accurately.
• Works with parents to develop weekly home visit activity plans based on each child’s developmental assessment and the Family Partnership Agreement.
• Manages and informs parents of scheduled field trips, extracurricular activities and other scheduled activities.
• Prepares and submits internal and external reports and documentation in accordance with federal, state and local regulations, guidelines and operating standards.
• Provides crisis intervention including, but not limited to, child abuse reporting.
• Provides guidance to parents or others volunteering in group activities.
• Enroll in and complete coursework for the Home Visitor Child Development Associate (CDA) certification, if not already obtained or do not have an ECE related degree, and complete within 6 months of the date of hire. Staff who are already Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) qualified are not required to enroll in and complete the CDA but are strongly encouraged to do so.

Benefits

• Extensive Paid Time Off (4 weeks accrual for new employees - increasing based on tenure) promoting work life balance.
• 15 Paid Holidays annually (shelters are 24/7, so if a holiday is worked, holiday pay is in included.)
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency contribution of 4% & match up to 2% of annual compensation.
• Choice of 3 PPO Medical Plans (90% of employee's and 75% of dependent’s premiums is paid by Agency), Dental, & Vision starting the 1st day of the month following start date.
• May be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through Federal Student Loans and many more benefits.
• Part-time employees (20-29 hours per week) also receive paid annual leave, company paid holidays, and 403b retirement plan with agency contribution and match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree