Child Family Educator - Home Based (9-month)

$1,000 sign-on bonus after the first 90 days!

About The Role

At Clayton Early Learning, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic, inclusive environment that supports the growth and development of young children. As a Child Family Educator - Home Based (9-month), you will play a vital role in supporting parents in enhancing the development of their children by delivering a comprehensive home-based preschool program based on the individual educational, social, and emotional needs of the children enrolled. You'll have the opportunity to participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide education, health, and family services. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that's making a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Note: This is a 9-month role based on the school year calendar.

Who we are

Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood education and improving family outcomes through high-quality programming, comprehensive research and evaluation, and community-driven initiatives. We directly serve over 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community sites, while our external coaching, professional development, policy and advocacy, and quality assessment teams impact hundreds more educators and families across the state and nationally. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network, we are deeply committed to the whole-child, whole-family approach, with high quality early childhood education as the foundation of our work. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver provides many opportunities to serve our families beyond the classroom and school walls.

We know that our future rests in the hands of the youngest generation and that the experiences of inclusion and belonging they have in early childhood make a lasting impression that remains well into their adult lives. Our team of almost 200 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. The atmosphere is not just about work; it's about building a community where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At Clayton, we believe that a great place to work isn't just about the job but the people who create success together.

What we want you to do

• In accordance with Head Start performance standards, ACF, licensing and organization guidelines, implements an individualized early education program that is based on children's strengths and needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of children and maintains documentation of each child's progress.
• Perform a developmental screening of all children with 45 days of enrollment.
• Develop weekly instructional plans guided by results of ongoing assessment.
• implements family and community partnership services for families enrolled in Clayton Early Learning.
• Provide case management services and supports families in moving toward self-sufficiency.
• Facilitate the identification and codifying of personal and family goals.
• Complete and monitor the family partnership agreements.
• Assist parents in identifying and working with public/private agencies.
• Provide crisis intervention to families including, but not limited to, child abuse, domestic violence and emergency food and housing needs.
• Meet weekly with supervisor to plan and evaluate home visits. Consults with appropriate staff as needed to better serve individual families.
• Collaborate with health service staff to ensure and monitor compliance with child health requirements. Guide families in the acquisition and use of medical and dental services.
• Complete all forms and monitoring tools in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule and Clayton Early Learning policies.
• Demonstrate responsible professional behavior by participating effectively within and across teams.
• Actively participate in training programs, workshops, and meetings concerning teaching methods, approaches, and other topics relating to the early childhood development component.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

What you must have

• Education:
• BA in Early Childhood Education or related field OR a CDA certification.
• Participate in training programs, workshops, and meetings concerning teaching methods, approaches, and other topics relating to the early childhood development component.
• Experience:
• Work experience in positions similar or related to this job
• One year of early childhood education experience highly desirable.
• Experience in relating to small children, and interacting with parents and others who represent various backgrounds.
• Skills:
• Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
• Knowledge of the culture, including food preferences, and conditions inherent within the surrounding community.
• Ability to use technology in a professional setting, including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and other software and applications required by the role
• Background Check:
• Must be able to pass a background check, including CBI/FBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle/driving record (MVR), CO state child abuse and neglect registry check, a national sex offender registry check, and reference checks.
• Other:
• Position requires traveling to daily home visits.
• Valid driver's license with evidence of auto insurance.
  
  

The perks

• 16 paid company holidays
• Spring Break and Winter Break - up to 10 paid days off
• Accrued vacation time, starting at 10 days per year up to 30 days per year, based on years of service
• Paid sick time
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage
• Life, AD&D insurance
• Mental health support through our medical coverage and our employee assistance program (EAP)
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year of employment
• FSA plans
• College 529 investment plans
• Identify theft and protection plans
  
  

Compensation

• $20.00-$24.00 per hour
  
  

Clayton's Core Values

At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a values-driven environment.

• Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.
• Community fosters belonging, resiliency, stability, and strength. We are committed to creating a caring, trauma-informed, professional community at Clayton and to being a positive member of the many communities we partner with and serve.
• Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models for our children the joy that can come with learning and working together.
• Growth allows us to develop as professionals and to provide the best services we can to the children, families, and educators we serve.
• Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact we can with the resources we have.
  
  

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of physical or mental disability, race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, marriage to a co-worker, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, legal off-duty conduct, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.