Family Educator - Temporary

Position

Family Educator - Temporary

Home Based Program serving Dawson County and the Surrounding Area – Office may be located in Lexington or Kearney

The Family Educator is a resource for parents and a facilitator for learning and assists parents to strengthen their knowledge of child development and community resources.

• Ability to plan and develop (with parents) an individualized program for the family, including establishing a caring professional relationship, a climate of mutual trust, and respect for parents.
• Recruit eligible families.
• Maintain funded enrollment and a waitlist throughout the program year and replace open enrollment slots within 30 days of an opening.
• Complete developmental screenings.
• Implement office filing system for child/family files to ensure performance standard compliance.
• Complete required home visits with families during program year.
• Conduct required group socializations.
• Maintain Family Partnership Agreements with each family served.
• Pursue partnerships with community resources.

• Maintain child/family program files.
• Provide information to families on community events, parent education classes, etc. and actively refer families to resources available in the community.
• Work with parent or guardian to ensure children's immunizations are up to date.
• Ensure all Dental, vision, physical and hearing exams are completed and followed up on within the mandate timeframe.
• Work with families to strengthen knowledge of child development, including providing information on how children grow and learn.
• Plan and conduct child education activities in conjunction with families that meet the child’s intellectual, physical, emotional and social needs.

• High School Diploma or GED. AA or bachelor's degree in education, Social Work or Human Services preferred.
• Must have home visitor credentials.
• Experience in a childcare environment is preferred.

• Bilingual
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the general public and agency employees.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to provide leadership and model teamwork.
• Good interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• All Head Start Employees are expected to abide by the Standards of Conduct and keep all agency matters confidential.
• Model appropriate and professional behavior.

This is a temporary position that will be full time hours at least through the month of January. 40 hours per week. Approximate hours are between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Position is open to flexible scheduling to meet the needs of our clients' schedules, so some evenings may be required.

The entry‑level rate of pay is $17.50/ hour.

Agency benefits provided include: paid holidays, PTO, short term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits available include: health, dental, vision, cancer/critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and voluntary life insurance, as well as retirement and flexible spending account.

For more information, contact Cheyenne at  or email