Family Educator
Keystone Human Services
Family Educator
Keystone Human Services
Nonprofit disability and community support services
Capital Area Head Start is seeking a part time Family Educator to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families.
As an Early Head Start Family Educator, you will work in collaboration with our inclusive education and support teams to provide comprehensive home-based services. This includes establishing positive relationships with children and families, facilitating home visits, helping families access necessary information, resources, and services, facilitating socialization/family days, and ensuring continuity of services for enrolled expectant families and children ages 0-3.
Early Head Start Family Educators work a part time, flexible schedule, and earn a minimum of $18.42 per hour. Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, paid time off, 401K, and more!
Capital Area Head Start values professional growth and wellbeing. Our team benefits from extensive training and learning opportunities, career development and advancement, tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines, and health and wellness programs.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to obtain Home Visitor Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within one year of hire
Experience working with young children and families, providing knowledge of early childhood development, family services and developmentally appropriate practice
Basic computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systems
Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle or public transportation
Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference
Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred
This job description summarizes the position’s primary duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as business needs change, consistent with applicable law.
Keystone Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Recruitment team at 717-775-1356 or [email protected].
Nonprofit disability and community support services
Keystone Human Services is a nonprofit that supports people with disabilities and families to live and participate in their communities. Its programs cover intellectual disability, autism, mental health, early childhood education through Capital Area Head Start, and assistance dogs through Susquehanna Service Dogs. Services help people establish a home, find work, pursue education, and build relationships, with support directed by each person. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, it works in four U.S. states as well as Moldova and India. Alongside direct services, it provides technical assistance to governments and organizations on community inclusion and disability rights.
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