What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Head Start Family Educator position at NORTHEAST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY INC.?
About NEMCSA
At NEMCSA, we help children, families, and communities thrive. As a nonprofit Community Action Agency serving Northeast Michigan, we're committed to creating opportunities, supporting self-sufficiency, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing economic hardship. We're also proud to be recognized as a Detroit Free Press Top Workplace, reflecting our commitment to a positive culture, supportive teams, and meaningful work.
What You’ll Love About Us:
- To keep you healthy: Medical/Rx, Vision, and Dental insurance with employee coverage at no cost.
- To help prepare you for the future: Generous employer 401(k) contributions, plus Life and Disability Insurance.
- Flexibility: We value work-life balance and offer flexibility whenever possible.
- Time for what matters: 10 paid holidays each year, generous vacation time, and sick leave benefits.
- Student Loan Forgiveness Opportunities: Employment with NEMCSA may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
What You'll Do
As an Early Head Start Family Educator, you'll partner with families during some of the most important years of a child's development. Through home visits, parent-child activities, and family support services, you'll help parents build confidence, strengthen relationships, and support their child's learning and growth from pregnancy through age three.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver engaging early childhood education and family support services in home and center-based settings.
- Conduct weekly home visits that support children's development and strengthen parent-child relationships.
- Facilitate parent-child socialization experiences and family learning opportunities.
- Support pregnant women and families with prenatal education and access to community resources.
- Monitor children's growth and development through screenings and ongoing assessments.
- Provide guidance on child development, parenting, health, nutrition, and school readiness.
- Connect families with health, social service, and early intervention resources as needed.
- Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality and professional standards.
Most importantly, you'll help families build strong foundations for lifelong learning, healthy development, and future success.
- Minimum of home-based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate's or bachelor's degree and one year experience in childcare or early childhood setting or working with families with young children is required.
- Associates Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field Bachelors Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field is preferred.
- Employees in this position must possess reliable transportation, a valid Michigan driver license, and CPR and First Aid Certificates. A Family Service Worker, CDA, Parents as Teachers Educator, or PITC credential is preferred and may be required once hired.
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver license are required.
Most importantly, you're passionate about partnering with families, supporting young children's development, and helping parents build strong foundations for lifelong learning and success.
Upon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center “Voice and TTY/TDD” 1-800-649-3777. An EOE.
Notice: NEMCSA participates in E-Verify. For more information, please view our eVerify disclaimer at www.nemcsa.org/careers.
Mission of the agency:
Enhancing quality of life by empowering individuals and strengthening communities.