What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Head Start Family Educator position at Human Development Commission?
Early Head Start Family Educator – Huron County
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s Degree in child development, early childhood education, elementary education, sociology, family education, or another related field preferred, or an Associate’s Degree (or equivalent) is required. If candidate has an Associate’s Degree (or equivalent), they must be able to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree within three years of hire.
2. Experience in early childhood development, preferred.
3. Experience in record management and compliance with federal regulations, preferred.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with service organizations, parents and children from birth to three years.
4. Ability to physically perform job assignments including, but not limited to, lifting and carrying children up to 40 pounds.
5. Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and have ability to travel throughout the service area. Must also possess, or have ability to obtain, a chauffeur’s license to transport passengers.
6. Following hire, must obtain a ServSafe credential to ensure food safety, as well as a CPR/First Aid certification.
7. Must successfully pass all agency-required background checks, physical and TB test prior to hire.
8. Must be sympathetic to the goals of a Community Action Agency.
WAGE
$19.61/hour plus agency fringe benefits
Fringe benefits include, but are not limited to, four-day workweek, health insurance, annual time, sick time and paid holidays
WORK LOCATION
Base location in Bad Axe
WORK SCHEDULE
Mondays – Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Flexibility in schedule will be required.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Send letter of application and resume to the Director’s Assistant, Human Development Commission, 429 Montague Avenue, Caro, MI 48723.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide program planning and implementation of scheduled activities for infants and toddlers in both home-based and group socialization activities.
2. Provide parent involvement, beginning with orientation, including all program component areas, coordinate home visit portion of program and aid in transition to next program.
3. Supervise daily activities of children to address all areas of school readiness, including language, cognitive, physical, social, and emotional.
4. Coordinate activities with community resource partners, such as community health and medical community.
5. Coordinate family development activities, such as employability skills, educational pursuits, employment opportunities, childcare, and transportation.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Applications will be reviewed immediately and on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected for the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.61 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location