What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Prenatal- Age 3 Family Educator position at Regional Office of Education #33?
Position Title: Early Childhood Prenatal- Age 3 Family Educator
Location: Galesburg, Illinois
Department: Early Childhood
Reports to: Director of Early Childhood Prenatal-Age 3 & Family Literacy
FLSA Class: Non-Exempt
Revised Date: 06-01-2023
SUMMARY
The Early Childhood Prevention Initiative Family Educator works alongside families and children prenatal- age 3 in Henderson, Knox, Mercer and Warren counties. Family Educators visit with families weekly or bi-weekly in their homes to empower parents to be their child's first teacher through goal setting and child development activities that focus on each individual child's needs. Some target populations include Limited-English Proficient families, pregnant or parenting teens, families with low literacy levels, remote and isolated families, etc. This person will also collaborate with partnering agencies, communities and schools in providing services and support for an efficient and effective use of grant funds in order to meet the needs of the children and families with the most at-risk factors present.
This position will provide leadership and guidance in the development and implementation of the Regional Prenatal-Age 3 Home Visiting Program. This role involves recruiting, maintaining information, and making personal visits to interested families. This role will also help families set personal goals and provide and assist with developmental screenings utilizing the ages and stages questionnaire.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, & CRITICAL SKILLS
- Knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to push/pull up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with teachers, education support personnel, building administrators and the general public.
- Enforce ROE regulations and policies in a professional manner.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
- Be certified as a Parents as Teachers Family Educator.
ABOUT THE ROE
The Regional Office of Education is an intermediate agency between the Illinois State Board of Education and local school districts. The Regional Office of Education #33 works with nine districts across the four counties: Henderson, Knox, Mercer, and Warren. We have eight programs and nine different services, with over 200 employees throughout the four counties. These programs and services can be anything from parenting classes and professional development for area educators to bus driver training, fingerprinting, and much more. Working for ROE #33 is rewarding, and we know when you leave for the day, you will feel like you have made a difference in your community.
Link to the full job description: https://bit.ly/4dD9D0k
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.41 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
