What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational Liaison position at Lifesteps Inc?
Lifesteps is hiring a Full Time Educational Liaison in the Early Head Start Departmet in the Beaver PA area.
Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to serve your community and help others, this is the right opportunity for you.
Position Summary: The Educational Liaison, Early Head Start is responsible for education services including school readiness of Early Head Start infants and toddlers by providing training, mentoring and technical assistance to Early Head Start staff and governing bodies. The Educational Liaison, Early Head Start provides quality controls and compliance monitoring regarding educational requirements in the “Head Start Performance Standards” and “Head Start Act”.
This Position works Full-Time Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Teaching Certificate preferred,
and 2 years of experience with infants and toddlers OR
- Bachelor degree in related field and two years’ experience working with infants and toddlers.
- Knowledge in infant/toddler development/education as well as family dynamics, adult learning principles, and laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of community resources and referral experience assisting families in need of services preferred.
- Within 90 days of hire, must obtain and maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification.
- Excellent oral/written communication.
- Home visiting experience preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Must possess a valid driver's license which legally permits operating a motor vehicle in Pennsylvania and reliable transportation and if/when using own vehicle must provide proof of automobile insurance coverage.
GREAT benefit package for full-time employment includes:
- 100% Agency paid Medical, Dental and Vision insurance premiums
- Paid Vacation, Sick time and Personal/Emergency time
- Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- 12 paid holidays
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- Online: www.lifesteps.net
- Email Resume: careers@lifesteps.net
- Call: 724-283-1010
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Full Time: 8:00 - 4:30