Child Family Educator - Home Based

Clayton Early Learning • Denver, CO

281d • $20 - $24

About The Position

Supports parents in enhancing the development of their children by delivering a comprehensive home-based preschool program based on the individual educational, social, and emotional potential of the children enrolled. Participants as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide education, health, and family services.

Requirements

• Minimum education: BA in Early Childhood Education or related field OR a CDA certification.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
• One year of early childhood education experience highly desirable.
• Valid driver's license and evidence of vehicle insurance is required if driving to home visits.
• Pediatric first aid, CPR, and universal precautions certification required.
• Current PPD-TB, immunizations, and physical examination; background check; and compliance with other regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Knowledge of the culture, including food preferences, and conditions inherent within the surrounding community.
• Experience in relating to small children, and interacting with parents and others who represent various backgrounds.
• Training or experience in working as a functional member of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Participates in training programs, workshops, and meetings concerning teaching methods, approaches, and other topics relating to the early childhood development component.

Responsibilities

• Implements an individualized early education program based on children's strengths and needs in accordance with Head Start performance standards, ACF, licensing and organization guidelines.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of children and maintains documentation of each child's progress.
• Performs a developmental screening of all children within 45 days of enrollment.
• Develops weekly instructional plans guided by results of ongoing assessment.
• Implements family and community partnership services for families enrolled in Clayton Early Learning.
• Provides case management services and supports families in moving toward self-sufficiency.
• Facilitates the identification and codifying of personal and family goals.
• Completes and monitors the family partnership agreements.
• Assists parents in identifying and working with public/private agencies and ascertains the effectiveness of referrals.
• Provides crisis intervention to families including, but not limited to, child abuse, domestic violence and emergency food and housing needs.
• Meets weekly with supervisor to plan and evaluate home visits and consults with appropriate staff as needed to better serve individual families.
• Collaborates with health service staff to ensure and monitor compliance with child health requirements and guides families in the acquisition and use of medical and dental services.
• Completes all forms and monitoring tools in a timely and accurate manner.
• Demonstrates responsible professional behavior by participating effectively within and across teams.
• Actively participates in training programs, workshops, and meetings concerning teaching methods, approaches, and other topics relating to the early childhood development component.

Benefits

• 401k with 5% match
• 16 Company-paid days for Holidays
• Vacation and Sick time
• Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits
• FSA Plans
• College Investment plans
• Identity theft and Protection plans
• A fun, dynamic, and exciting environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees