Home Based Teacher (Kennett)

DAEOC • Kennett, MO

15h • Remote

About The Position

Delta Area Economic Corporation, a Missouri Community Action Agency, is seeking a Home Based Lead Teacher. This role is responsible for providing comprehensive program services to children and families enrolled in the Early Head Start home based program. The teacher will build and maintain positive relationships with children and families, and must be able to plan and implement weekly home visits tailored to the individual needs of the children. Responsibilities include completing weekly home visits (which require traveling to surrounding counties using a company vehicle), family referrals, screenings and assessments, and socializations. Effective communication is essential to provide comprehensive program services to the families in the Early Head Start Home Base Program.

Requirements

• An Associate's Degree in Early Childhood, Sociology, Human Development, Counseling (or) other AA degree with at least 18 hours of equivalent coursework
• 2-4 years of experience in home visiting through Head Start or similar programming

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive program services to children and families enrolled in the Early Head Start home based program
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with children and families
• Planning and implementing weekly home visits that are based on the individual needs of the children
• Completing weekly home visits, which require traveling to surrounding counties using a company vehicle
• Completing family referrals, screenings and assessments, and socializations
• Communicating effectively to provide comprehensive program services to the families in the Early Head Start Home Base Program

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Retirement plan
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Company vehicle for all required work-related travel during scheduled job duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees