Parent Educator

Our mission at Northern Panhandle Head Start is to provide a high quality, family focused program uniquely designed to prepare children for learning and life. Our staff of caring professionals work together to provide quality services for children and their family members throughout the community.

Right now, Northern Panhandle Head Start has an exciting career opportunity available in our Early Head Start program for caring individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their family members. As a Parent Educator, you will be working with parents and children in their homes and educating families on their children's individual needs.

We offer exceptional benefits to our employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. We provide 14 paid holidays throughout the year, as well as additional paid time off accrual. We offer education assistance/tuition reimbursement and paid professional development for our employees as well.

To be a Parent Educator, you must have at least a home visitor Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; an Associate's degree in Child Development or related field is preferred. We also have training available for interested individuals to earn their CDA credential while they are working with us!*

If you are a caring person who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families in the community, apply at Northern Panhandle Head Start today!

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan (employer contributes 8.5% after employee has been employed for 1 year)
• 14 paid holidays
• Paid time off accrual
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity for education assistance/tuition reimbursement
• Paid professional development
• Employee assistance program

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Home Visitor CDA minimum; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related field preferred. Otherwise qualified individuals may be eligible to enter our training program to earn their CDA credential while working with us.
• At least one year’s experience in working with children and families
• Valid driver’s license and properly insured automobile.
• Ability to develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with very young children and their parents
• Knowledge of community resources in the area
• Ability to drive around the service area; lift and carry infants and toddlers stand, bend, and sit for long periods; and keep pace with children by moving quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with families in distress

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct regularly scheduled home visits in the child’s home according to the performance standards and demonstrate the ability to interact with the child and family in a consistent and supportive manner.
• Develop and implement individualized, developmentally appropriate plans for each child and family that meet program standards and the family’s needs. This will include assessing the family's overall needs and making appropriate community referrals as necessary.
• Participate in enrollment activities with the family on an ongoing basis and assist families with the transition process to the child’s next program in accordance with EHS transition procedure.
• Plan and participate in socialization and related activities which stimulate child/family interactions.
• Provide parent education and information regarding fetal/infant/toddler development including safety issues, parenting, prenatal care, and nutrition. This will include demonstrating knowledge of infant and toddler development and methods to promote development during the family's daily routines.
• Facilitate parent meetings monthly while encouraging parent participation and leadership. Recruit parent volunteers and facilitate field trips.

*Parent Educator Trainee Program: Individuals may be eligible to earn their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential while working with us. Interested candidates must meet all other eligibility requirements. As a trainee, you will be shadowing current Parent Educators in the field as well as taking courses for the CDA program. NPHS covers the cost of the CDA program, and our trainees earn a wage of $14.82 per hour while they are getting on the job training for their positions. Interested candidates may apply for the trainee position on this job posting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.67 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18