Family Central is looking to hire a full-time School Readiness Parent Educator in our HIPPY Program to provide one-on-one curriculum instruction with parents. This is a great opportunity for somebody looking to work flexible hours, loves working with children (ages 2-5 years old) and families, and is able to visit clients in their home. If you have a passion for teaching and ensuring children's success, look no further, we have the right opportunity for you! This is NOT remote work, it is an office/field position.

This School Readiness Parent Educator position pays $18.00/hour. We provide a generous benefits plan, including health insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, a matching 403(b) plan, holiday pay, a Mental Health Day (annually), and, after the first year of employment, accrued paid vacation time, etc. You will be working in a great team environment, with a positive work culture.

In addition, you will receive a SIGN-ON INCENTIVE OF 40 HOURS OF VACATION TIME OFF AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF YOUR 90 DAYS PROBATIONARY PERIOD, TO BE TAKEN WITHIN YOUR FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT.

ABOUT THE HIPPY PROGRAM

HIPPY is a structured, home-based model focused on parent-child centered learning designed to remove barriers and to reach low income families with limited education to become their child's first teacher. Through HIPPY, parents not only become actively involved in the lives of their children, but they also assist their children to reach their full potential as they prepare to enter school.

As a School Readiness Parent Educator you will supply weekly HIPPY activity packets and follow the program method of instruction with the parent or caregiver that is designed to strengthen their children's cognitive skills, early literacy skills, social/emotional and physical development.

The School Readiness Parent Educator also provides a broad range of services including recruiting families with 2, 3 and 4-year-old children, developing and maintaining linkages with various community resources, and is a role model and advocate for families and children.

Skills/Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, and one (1) year of experience working with children and families required. Being actively enrolled or having completed a HIPPY program may substitute for six (6) months of experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English or Creole/English strongly preferred.
• Must be computer literate and have the ability to complete documents in Microsoft Office Word and Adobe Reader.
• Must possess excellent organizational, time management and case management skills.
• Able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed in order to meet the needs of the children and families served.
• Must have transportation and be willing to visit clients in their homes. Valid Permanent Florida Driver's License with full access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage (proof of insurance is required).

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Family Central is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.