Parent Educator

Parent Educator for a Head Start Program

This position reports directly to the Early Head Start Home-Based Supervisor.

Under the administration and coordination of the Early Head Start Home-Based Supervisor the Parent Child Educator will provide the physical, cognitive, social and emotional growth and development of infants and toddlers in the home-based setting and during center-based socialization experiences.

The Parent Child Educator will work with parents and families to develop, plan, model and implement positive early childhood experiences in the home and center-based setting.

• Periodic weekend recruitment activities are required along with attendance at parent meetings and family activity events.
• Establish and maintain a caseload of twelve (12) infants and toddlers and maintain all required documentation to support comprehensive services are provided to these families according to applicable Head Start Performance Standards and Early Head Start
• Provide, transport, and serve a nutritious snack and/or warm meal for each child, parent and sibling present at the time of the home visit and socialization opportunity.
• Plan and develop, with the parents, an individualized program for the family, which includes establishment of a caring positive professional relationship in a climate of mutual trust and respect for the culture and diversity of each family.
• Work with parents to strengthen their knowledge of child development; help parents to understand how children learn and grow during the critical early years from birth through three; plan and conduct child education activities to meet the child’s language, cognitive, physical, social and emotional needs.
• Plan, arrange and/or conduct comprehensive training for parents and families on health and education needs of infants and toddlers. Model and teach parenting skills and provide information about health and nutrition, including integrating health and nutrition education into the home environment with respect for the diverse culture of the families,
• Educate parents about community resources and provide support to families in setting goals and objectives that they have developed through the Family Partnership Agreement and Goal Setting process. Coordinate services withfamilies and other community agencies and follow-up to obtain the families assessment of the services they received.
• Assist in transporting children and parents to necessary programs functions if indicated.
• Parent Child Educators will follow the parents’ lead in establishing goals for their infants and toddlers and support parents as they engage in sensitive responsive interactions.
• Parent Child Educators will support the parents understanding that everyday routines provide the context for learning and development.

Bachelor’s Degree is required for this position, with preference in areas of early childhood education or a related field. Master’s Degree is preferred.

Must have 36-semester hours of early childhood coursework including infant and toddler courses is required.

A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in an early childhood setting or working directly with low-income families is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location