Educator - Darke and Preble

Overview

Job Title:

Home Educator

Job Location:

Camden, OH

Position Type:
Fulltime, Full-year

Salary Range: $16.24 - $22.59 per hour. Wages are based on education; a minimum of a CDA is required. Minimum starting wage with an Associate’s degree and no experience is $20.53. CORS pays for educational advancement for motivated employees with a heart for service.

Must have a CDA or related College Degree.

All positions require a background check, drug test, and physical.

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the Home Educator role as described by the posting.

Partner with Head Start families in their homes to promote positive parent-child interactions, development-centered parenting, and family well-being to ensure a thriving child. Collaborate with families to assess their strengths, define goals, and identify the resources needed to meet them. Assist children and families with strengthening the skills needed for school and life. Use tools offered through Head Start and Early Head Start to identify obstacles and resources to surmount them.

• Recruit, complete and maintain enrollment with eligible families, develop rapport, and provide services through ongoing interactions.
• Visit families weekly, document activities and progress, and ensure they have resources to obtain developmental, social-emotional, medical, and dental screenings.
• Collaborate with family on goals, including those established on an IFSP, IEP, or other case plan.
• Coach parent/guardian in observation and documentation techniques, and in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate practices with children; encourage them to be the primary educator for their child using the established curriculum. Maintain an educationally stimulating environment and incorporate learning materials commonly found in the home; follow home visiting safety guidance at all times.
• Provide pregnant women and expectant families educational and social service support specific to their needs.
• Offer periodic group socialization experiences for children and families to interact with each other and their peers.
• Become knowledgeable about, maintain working relationships with, and attend meetings with local agencies that can serve our families.

• Work Experience:
  
  Home visiting experience is preferred.
• Education and Training:
  Minimum of a home-based CDA credential or comparable credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, or related field preferred. Competent in planning and implementing home-based learning experiences. Willing to undertake, within 18 months, any additional required training for effective family support.
• Special
  
  Conditions:
  
  Ability to lift 40 pounds, stoop, bend, reach, move easily and work on the floor with families and small children. A valid driver's license and a driving history acceptable to the agency insurer. Involves extensive organizing, problem solving, record-keeping and time management; able to travel assigned service area extensively. Overnight travel for training may be required. Ability to work a flexible schedule.