What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Educator - Full-time position at Champions for Children, Inc.?
Program/Department: Family Learning Center at DACCO
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time - Non-Exempt (Tuesday – Saturday) 37.5 hours per week
This position is located at DACCO, 4422 E Columbus Dr. Tampa, FL 33605
SUMMARY:
This is a professional family educator position responsible for the delivery and instruction of child development curricula and developmentally appropriate activities for families with children and reports to the Family Learning Center Coordinator.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
DUTIES:
1. Plan and deliver child developmental seminars, playgroups, support groups, and reflective groups according to program guidelines. This would include but not be limited to:
- planning for groups,
- preparing for groups,
- providing a warm and welcoming environment for participants.
- facilitating the group experience in line with program expectations, and
- cleaning up after group
2. Coordinate developmental assessment collections as described by the funder.
3. Organize & maintain education and program supplies for efficient access and inventory control.
4. Maintain accurate and timely records.
5. Attend staff meetings, on-going in-service training, and reflective supervision as required.
6. Complete accurate and timely data collection to complete reporting requirements and support program’s compliance to contract, grant, accreditation and agency requirements.
7. Cultivate and manage collaborative relationships with other serving agencies which may include presentations, participation with DACCO community events, special projects, and attending meetings as a representative of the Family Learning Center.
8. Participate on appropriate agency, department, and community planning teams.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in social/behavioral sciences, education, or related field.
2. At least three years of relevant experience.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., non-judgmental, objective, reflective, empathetic, patient, tactful).
5. Strong organizational and record keeping skills.
6. Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs, kneel, bend, reach, and manipulate objects; move materials up to 10 pounds on a regular basis; infrequently move materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
7. Some travel around Hillsborough County required.
8. Must be sensitive to the cultural and socioeconomic diversity of the population that Champions for Children serves.
9. Must have reliable vehicle, active auto insurance, and a valid Florida driver’s license.
10. Must successfully complete a Florida level 2 criminal background clearance, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening.
11. Ability to provide services during non-traditional hours such as evenings and weekends.
Champions for Children, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status.