What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Head Start Family Educator position at SAL Community Services?
Early Head Start Family Educator
BASE WAGE $19.32-$21.24 per hour based on education level.
JOB TYPE Full-Time
DESCRIPTION
Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships, part of SAL Community Services, is the Quad Cities areas leading provider of early childhood care and education. We provide a safe, secure and supportive environment centered on how playing can charge the mind of the children we care for.
The Early Head Start Family Educator provides early, continuous, intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services to eligible pregnant women, infants, toddlers and their families through weekly home visits and socialization activities while at the same time, promoting the role of the parents as the first and most important teachers of their child(ren). In partnership with the family, the Family Educator will design, plan and facilitate developmentally appropriate experiences to be completed by the family. You will:
- Conduct weekly 90-minute home visits for each family assigned to the caseload. For children, the home visits must be conducted with the parent or primary (legal) caregiver. Structure home visits in a manner where the interactions are between parents/children, provide guidance to the parents on activities.
- Home visits must be planned to deliver comprehensive, individualized, high-quality services including and not limited to health, educational, mental health, disabilities, social services, nutritional and child growth and development.
- Develop lesson plans reflective of activities that meet the needs of all children including those at risk, those with special needs, and those who are culturally diverse.
- Plan and facilitate parent meetings which provide education and information on current Early Head Start policy, curriculum development and program governance.
- Maintain accurate written/electronic records including health information, assessments, Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) documentation, screening instruments, anecdotal observations, and other required forms.
We are looking for team members who:
- Share a love for children and a passion for helping them learn, grow, and thrive;
- Enjoy following a routine, and welcome the in-the-moment changes that come with each day in childcare;
- Believe that early childhood education is the first step to a child's successful future;
- Are passionate about building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all, and,
- Are professional, kind, and don't take themselves too seriously!
Salary, benefits and perks.
Our entire compensation package includes paid time off and paid holidays; health, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) with employer contribution; and pet insurance. A full list of benefits is available on our website.
Our entire compensation package includes paid time off and paid holidays; health, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k) with employer contribution; and pet insurance. A full list of benefits is available on our website.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A full list of job responsibilities will be provided prior to an interview. This position must obtain required background clearances. Requests for reasonable accommodation as required under applicable law will be considered.
Education and Experience
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; experience in Early Childhood Education or related field with CDA or agreement to obtain a Home Visitor CDA within 18 months of hire. Must have knowledge and at least one year’s experience in child development and early childhood education, adult learning, and family dynamics. Must be able to work independently and have excellent time management skills. Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Mission
SAL Community Services (SAL) strengthens children, families, and individuals to build and enhance thriving communities.
About Us
At SAL Community Services, we provide Support, Advocacy, and Learning in our communities—from childhood to adulthood. Our mission is to strengthen children, families, and individuals to build and enhance thriving communities. Founded in 1970, we have a history of listening to the needs of our community and responding. We have grown from an organization focused on providing quality child care to low-income working families to one that meets a wide variety of needs, from early care and education to crisis assistance and stabilization services. Today, SAL has a bi-state 17 county regional footprint from the Quad Cities to Central Illinois area. We advocate with and for the people we support, the communities we serve, and the solutions we champion, and we offer an inclusive, welcoming community for the people we serve—and our employees. Learn more on our website at www.salcommunityservices.org/about-us.
EOE STATEMENT SAL Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and believes in equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Accordingly, all employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity. These decisions include recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, discipline, compensation, benefits, training and other personnel actions involving persons in all job titles and shall occur without regard to actual or perceived race, creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, religion (or for requesting an accommodation for a religious belief), sex, age, ancestry, national origin, genetic information (as defined in Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA)), military status or discharge status, veteran status, qualified disabled veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, transgenderism, marital status, citizenship status, familial status, physical or mental disability (or for requesting an accommodation for a disability), association with a disabled person(s), medical condition (including HIV or AIDS status, cancer related or genetic characteristics) arrest record (unless doing so violates contractual, funding, or licensing requirements), order of protection status, pregnancy (including conditions related to childbirth or breast feeding), homelessness or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
LOCATION SAL Community Services Administration Office
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Non-Exempt
Salary : $19 - $21
