Home Educator Substitute/Floater- Program Office

Inspire•Sunnyside, WA

About The Position

This position assists with all areas of the Early Head Start (EHS) component, including home-based instruction for program participants, early learning activities for children and families, clerical duties, and Education and Health Services. The position reports to the Center Managers and works closely with Center Staff, EHS Staff, and children. As a substitute, the Home Educator helps implement the EHS home-based service plan and the Infant/Toddler and Partners for Healthy Baby curriculum. Duties include planning and conducting home visits and play-and-learn activities, documenting child development, supporting family and community partnerships, assisting with enrollment and data tracking, and coordinating screenings and services for children with disabilities. The position also provides clerical support, maintains confidential participant information, and contributes to efforts to secure in-kind donations and volunteer participation. A combination of education, training, and experience must provide the competence to perform the work. The posting states that this typically includes at least six months of experience in a child care or home-based setting. The position requires a qualifying home-based CDA or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Additional position requirements include a valid Washington State driver’s license, ability to travel, required clearances and health checks, and specified training and certifications.

Requirements

Current home-based CDA credential or comparable credential, such as an Infant Toddler CDA or State Initial ECE Certificate plus Family Development Credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of child development theories and practices.
Experience working in a federally funded and regulated environment.
Experience with policy and procedure processes.
Experience planning and facilitating groups.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Experience in classroom risk management.
Understanding of interrelationships between services and systems.
Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Ability to gather and analyze data for reports.
Strong customer service focus.
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
Knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft Office.
Accurate data, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
At least six months of experience in a child care or home-based setting, typically acquired through a combination of education, training, and experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid Washington State driver’s license and ability to travel to other locations and perform job duties.
Must provide a yearly driving abstract, maintain an acceptable driving history, and provide proof of automobile insurance.
Must pass initial and periodic criminal and background checks, including Department of Early Learning background checks.
Must pass initial and periodic employee health clearance, to be presented within 45 days of employment.
Must have a current Food Handler card or obtain the training within 30 days of employment.
Must have current First Aid and CPR cards or obtain the training within 30 days of employment.
Subject to initial and periodic TB screening.
Must complete HIV/AIDS and Blood Borne Pathogen training within 30 days of employment.
Subject to random drug screening.
Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement and annually complete and sign a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement.

Nice To Haves

Previous Head Start experience.
English/Spanish bilingual fluency.
AA or AAS degree in Early Childhood Education with 30 or more related ECE college credits.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing the Early Head Start home-based service plan and the Infant/Toddler and Partners for Healthy Baby curriculum.
Substitute in planning, organizing, and conducting weekly home visits with learning activities, and document children’s growth and progress.
Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting biweekly play-and-learn activities for parents and children as needed.
Assist with recruitment by identifying families who may be eligible for services.
Complete registration documentation and use the data management system to track information and generate reports.
Complete family needs assessments and refer families to community service providers and state agencies for support services.
Use appropriate child screening instruments and enter ongoing information in the data management system.
Work with health staff to ensure screenings are completed on time and needs of children with disabilities are addressed according to IDEA Part C.
Provide clerical support, including data entry, filing, drafting and distributing correspondence, and generating reports.
Maintain confidential health records and participant personal and income information.
Contribute to activities that foster in-kind contributions, including requesting goods, services, or cash donations and encouraging volunteers.
Travel to other locations as needed to support and perform job duties.