EHS Home Educator -Othello
Othello, Adams County, Washington, 99344, USA
Listed on 2026-08-06
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Early Childhood Education -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Early Head Start Home Educator
Position is responsible to identify, recruit, and conduct home base instruction to program participants. Responsible to plan, organize, and conduct early learning activities for children and families on a weekly and monthly basis. Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with other agency service providers and community programs to assure continuity service to program participants.
Distinguishing Characteristics Inspire Development Centers provides Early Childhood Education (ECE) and social services to more than 4000 children, in center based and home based setting, at more than 25 Child Development Centers (CDC) throughout the State of Washington. Inspire provides services under various federal and state funded programs with differing regulations and stipulations, which must be coordinated and adhered to, including, but not limited to:
Regional Head Start (RHS), Migrant Seasonal Head Start (MSHS), Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) and Early Head Start (EHS). The agency is required to meet an annual quota of non-federal share (in-kind) funds. A large majority of children's first language is Spanish.
Supervisory and Other Relationships The EHS Home Educator reports to the Early Head Start (EHS) Manager or Center Manager and works closely with EHS staff and Inspire personnel.
Examples of Essential Duties and Accountabilities The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.
Implement, under the supervision of the EHS Manager, the service plan for the Infant/Toddler and Pregnant Women curriculums. Conducts child staffing in accordance to the EHS Transition Plan. Plan, organize, and conduct weekly home visits with appropriate learning activities, and document child growth and progress. Plan, organize, and conduct by-weekly socialization activities with parents and children, encourage parents to get involved in all aspects of the program.
Schedule all activities with 2 or 3 months in advance.
Identify families that may be eligible for services by doing recruitment efforts. Complete their registration documentation using the data management system. Utilize data management system for tracking information and generating reports.
Complete a family needs assessment to identify support services to parents that may include academic and social needs. Provide referral to community service providers and state agencies to ensure that parents have access to those services.
Utilize the appropriate child screening instruments as prescribed by the Early Head Start program service plan. Input ongoing data management information. Work with Regional Nurses and Health Assistant to assure all health screenings are completed timely, as well as the needs of children with disabilities are addressed according to (IDEA) Part
C.
Shows interest in furthering professional growth by registering for college level courses, attending staff meetings, workshops, trainings, seminars, and participating in staff meetings.
Maintain confidential information, which includes, but is not limited to: health records, and participant personal and income information.
Responsible for contributing in any procedure or activity that fosters the contribution of in-kind funds, through the request of goods, services, cash donations, and/or through encouraging professional, community members and parents to volunteer time to the program.
Minimum Qualifications Incumbents are required to demonstrate knowledge and abilities in these areas:
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate;
- Current home-based CDA credential or comparable credential (Infant Toddler CDA or State Initial ECE…
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