Job description

Early Head Start Family Educator – Lapeer County

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in child development, early childhood education, or related field preferred. An Associate’s Degree will be considered with the ability to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree within three years of hire.

2. Experience in early childhood development preferred.

3. Experience in record management and compliance with federal regulations, preferred.

4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with service organizations, parents and children from birth to three years.

5. Ability to physically perform job assignments including, but not limited to, lifting and carrying children up to 40 pounds.

6. Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and have ability to travel throughout the service area. Must also possess, or have ability to obtain, a chauffeur’s license to transport passengers.

7. Following hire, must obtain a ServSafe credential to ensure food safety, as well as a CPR/First Aid certification.

8. Must successfully pass all agency-required background checks, physical and TB test prior to hire.

9. Must be sympathetic to the goals of a Community Action Agency.

WAGE

$20.61/hour plus agency fringe benefits

Fringe benefits include, but are not limited to, four-day work week, health insurance, annual time, sick time and paid holidays

WORK LOCATION

Base location in Lapeer

WORK SCHEDULE

Mondays – Wednesdays, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Flexibility in schedule will be required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Send letter of application and resume to the Director’s Assistant, Human Development Commission, 429 Montague Avenue, Caro, MI 48723.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide program planning and implementation of scheduled activities for infants and toddlers in both home-based and group socialization activities.

2. Provide parent involvement, beginning with orientation, including all program component areas, coordinate home visit portion of program and aid in transition to next program.

3. Supervise daily activities of children to address all areas of school readiness, including language, cognitive, physical, social, and emotional.

4. Coordinate activities with community resource partners, such as community health and medical community.

5. Coordinate family development activities, such as employability skills, educational pursuits, employment opportunities, childcare, and transportation.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applications will be reviewed immediately and on a rolling basis until a candidate is selected for the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.61 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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