Parent Educator

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Early Head Start Williamsburg, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary: $41,000.00 Annually

At Child Development Resources (CDR), we believe every child deserves a strong start. We are a mission‑driven nonprofit providing high-quality early intervention services, family support, and inclusive early childhood education that nurtures the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a role that combines purpose with an exceptional work‑life balance, we invite you to join our team.

This position is based in Williamsburg, Virginia, with regular visits to family homes and community locations throughout our service area. You’ll work with supportive colleagues and Early Head Start specialists while building meaningful relationships with children and families. We offer a competitive total compensation package, generous paid time off, and opportunities to make a positive impact every day.

As an Early Head Start (EHS) Home‑Based Parent Educator, you’ll partner with families of infants and toddlers through individualized home visits, parent‑child learning experiences, group socializations, and family partnership services. You’ll help parents build on their strengths as their child’s first and most important teachers, supporting child development, responsive caregiving, family well‑being, and connections to community resources.

This relationship‑centered role combines independent work in family homes with collaboration at CDR’s Family Resource Center and in the community. Family schedules may occasionally require early morning, late afternoon, or evening activities.

Maintain an assigned Early Head Start home‑based caseload; plan and conduct home visits in accordance with program requirements.

Schedule visits collaboratively with families, make reasonable efforts to reschedule missed visits, and document visits and contacts promptly.

Use family homes and everyday routines as the primary learning environment, respecting each family’s culture, language, strengths, and priorities.

Build trusting relationships and support families in identifying needs, aspirations, and practical goals.

Use the approved home‑based curriculum with fidelity, individualizing activities using observations, child assessments, and family priorities.

Partner with parents to strengthen attachment, responsive interactions, language, cognitive and social‑emotional development, health, nutrition, and safety.

Support developmental, behavioral, and health screenings and assessments; coordinate referrals and follow‑up when concerns arise.

Work with Early Head Start specialists and Part C early intervention providers to incorporate applicable IFSP strategies and family priorities.

Plan and participate in group socialization experiences that foster parent‑child learning and connections among families.

Partner with families to develop, review, and document Family Partnership Agreements and progress toward individualized goals.

Connect families with CDR services and community resources, including health, housing, nutrition, education, and other identified needs.

Encourage participation in group activities, volunteering, parent leadership, and Policy Council opportunities.

Support transitions to Head Start, preschool, early childhood special education, or other community placements.

Coordinate with EHS staff, CDR programs, early intervention…