Early Head Start Family Education Specialist; Teacher Morris, MN

Our Early Head Start Home Visiting Program brings early childhood education right into the homes of children and families! We're looking for a passionate early childhood educator to join our team as a Family Education Specialist. In this unique teaching role, you'll create hand-on learning experiences, build meaningful relationships with parents, and help little learners grow and thrive right where learning begins, at home

• Strengthen the capacity of parents in facilitating the development of their own children and assist the family in efforts to achieve self-sufficiency; and improve the conditions and quality of family life.
• Provide home visits and socializations to families with high-quality, two-generational programming that focuses on Early Childhood Education and family engagement.
• Responsible for cultivating strong relationships with parents. This includes inviting them to participate and feel empowered in all Head Start opportunities/programs. Opportunities will be equitable.
• Responsible for training parents in their roles on parent committees and Head Start Policy Council. Responsibilities to include election of parents from centers to Head Start Policy Council.
• Adhere to Agency and Department policies and procedures.
• Act as a role model within and outside the Agency.
• Provide friendly, responsive service to the public, community organizations, and to those we serve.
• With a respectful and positive attitude, work with low-income individuals and families with diverse backgrounds.
• Support, develop, and maintain productive relationships required to carry out job activities.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all records and interpersonal interactions.
• Serve as an advocate.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with community partners, co-workers, and volunteers.
• Participate in Agency-wide and program events.
• Communicate with Human Resources (HR) on topics/policies that you may need training on/have questions about.
• Keep KPay updated with any personal information changes such as name, address, phone number, etc.
• Check email daily and promptly respond to messages.
• Enter hours and work codes on your time sheet at the end of each day worked.

Minimum – Family Education Specialist I

• Must be 18 years of age.
• BA/BS or Advanced degree with Early Childhood Education as a major field of study or with Early Childhood licensure from Minnesota.
• 1-3 years of experience in working with families and children birth to age 5.
• Meet minimum standards per Head Start Program Performance Standards and Minnesota Certified Exempt Licensing.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Proof of valid driver’s license and current/adequate vehicle insurance coverage.

Minimum – Family Education Specialist II

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Minimum of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or AA in Early Childhood Education and be enrolled in a program to earn a BA or BS or Advanced degree with either Early Childhood as a major field of study or with Early Childhood licensure from Minnesota.
• One (1) year work-related experience with families and children birth to age 5.
• Meet minimum standards per Head Start Program Performance Standards and Minnesota Certified Exempt Licensing.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Proof of valid driver’s license and current/adequate vehicle insurance coverage.

Preferred

• General knowledge of the Head Start program.
• Demonstrate an understanding of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and teaching children with disabilities.
• Experience of working independently.

• Become certified in the Family Service…