What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Based Early Learning Specialist - Head Start position at ADVOCAP, Inc.?
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ADVOCAP, Inc., is an established, recognized leader with over 60 years of experience in delivering effective anti-poverty and self-sufficiency programs and services. We are a private, nonprofit Community Action Agency committed to our mission of “creating opportunities for people and communities to reduce poverty and increase self-sufficiency.”
Home Based Early Learning Specialist - Head Start – Berlin
ADVOCAP’s Head Start program is accepting applications for Home Based Learning Specialist for our Berlin and Fond du Lac locations. Position will begin immediately! Head Start prepares children ages 3-5 with quality early childhood education in Fond du Lac and Green Lake counties. We help families reach financial, career, and educational goals, while building resilience and confidence for the entire family. This position partners with families to support children’s early learning, development, and school readiness through home visits, parent-child educational experiences, and family goal setting. The role empowers parents as their child’s first and most important teacher while fostering strong family engagement and promoting positive outcomes for children and families.
Responsibilities Include:
- Conduct weekly home visits with enrolled families to support child development, school readiness and positive parent-child interactions using a research-based curriculum
- Plan and facilitate multiple monthly group socialization experiences for children and families to promote learning, social-emotional development, peer interaction and family engagement
- Complete developmental screenings, ongoing child assessments, observations, and documentation to monitor progress and identify potential concerns
- Work weekly with Family Development Specialist to collaborate with families, community agencies, and program staff to coordinate services and ensure children receive needed health, nutrition, mental health, disability, and family support services
- And much more!
Job Requirements:
- High school degree or GED or HSED and 3 – 5 years of previous work experience is required to meet job standards; a 2-year degree highly preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Must possess a 2-year degree or Home Visiting CDA within two years of hire
- Must complete CDA within 18 months of hire
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and travel occasionally up to 70% of time using a personal vehicle
- CPR certified or willing to obtain
- Physical/tb/drug screen and comprehensive background check required
- Reliable attendance and a professional work ethic
Salary and Benefits:
This full-time position will work 36 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, with occasional Fridays and weekends. Starting wage is $20.00 per hour, based on experience. This position is for the program year, with summers off, and will start in mid-August. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, vacation, sick and holiday pay, and our employer contribution 401k.
How to Apply:
Submit a resume and include a cover letter that highlights your relevant background and desire for the position. Applications received by Sept. 8, 2026, will receive primary consideration; however, applications will continue to be received until position is filled.
Women, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Contact Us:
ADVOCAP Inc., Human Resources PO Box 1108, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1108
Email: hr@advocap.org Confidential FAX: 920-927-9930
www.advocap.org
ADVOCAP, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20