Home Educator, Head Start/Early Head Start

Texas ESC Region 16•Amarillo, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Home Educator's primary purpose is to comply with all federal guidelines (Head Start Performance Standards, Transmittal Notices, etc.) and local Head Start/Early Head Start policies in providing pregnant women, children, and families with Head Start/Early Head Start services in the home-based program option. This role involves instructing parents/guardians to create learning environments and varied experiences that will help their child(ren) develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically, in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development, toward the overall goal of social competence. Additionally, the Home Educator will assist parents in developing skills that contribute to the well-being of all family members.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Experience working with children ages 0 to 5 years required
Parents As Teachers certification or willingness to obtain required
Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness
Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English or Somali, Chin, Burmese, Amharic, Tigryan)
Valid Texas Driver's License or other reliable mode of transportation during work hours required
Proof of current automobile liability insurance required
Moderate technology skills required
Must be service driven with the ability to assume personal responsibility and maintain a positive outlook
Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, possess the ability to work as a team player, enjoy a variety of activities, and possess organizational abilities

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree or 50-60 college hours with some early childhood/child development preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitates year-round recruitment, application, and enrollment of children for program vacancies and/or waiting lists ensuring a full caseload throughout the year.
Provides written and/or oral translation services for families during lessons, meetings, programs/events, and in the community, as needed.
Engages in respectful and responsive goal-oriented partnerships with families to promote student success and family well-being.
Supports families in using community resources that enhance family well-being, foster self-sufficiency, and children's learning and development.
Completes the minimum number of weekly home visits and group socialization activities for home-based families according to Head Start performance standards.
Uses the PAT curriculum and ongoing assessments to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities.
Demonstrates respect and accepts differences for each child and family while remaining responsive to family strengths and culture.
Reinforces acceptable behavior modeling and conversation while using a calm, non-threatening voice.
Provides opportunities for each child to experience success and reinforces all efforts by extending learning at every opportunity.
Ensures required screenings and ongoing assessments are completed in compliance with program standards.
Enhances observation skills of parents in assessing children's social, emotional, cognitive, and fine and gross motor development.
Collaborates on referrals for enrolled children and families in all areas while providing appropriate, detailed, and accurate documentation.
Maintains child and family records by updating and filing all required forms and documentation according to local timelines and the Head Start performance standards.
Complies with agency and program policies regarding confidentiality of records and refrains from community gossip regarding families.
Plans and facilitates group socializations by engaging parents in appropriate learning activities.
Works in collaboration with staff as part of a comprehensive services team to deliver program services to families as required by Head Start Performance Standards.
Updates and enters program service documentation into the database within required timeframes for monthly and yearly reporting.
Collects and analyzes information for monitoring and continual improvement in services.
Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities.
Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16 Head Start.
Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters.
Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the ESC strategic plan.
Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program.
Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies, processes, and procedures.
Manages time, calendar, and job responsibilities to meet deadlines.
Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor.
Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor.
Performs other duties as assigned.