Jefferson-Clarion Early Head Start
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Early Head Start Program provides comprehensive services and home visits to pregnant women, infants and toddlers. The Parent Educator delivers weekly home visits that encourage caregivers to develop and strengthen their skills as primary educator of their child(ren). During these visits, the Parent Educator will provide support and information related to child development, educational activities, community resources, health and social services. The Parent Educator will also provide similar services to families in social settings in an effort to develop networking skills for caregivers, preschool readiness skills for children and provide a setting for caregivers to model appropriate social interactions. The Parent Educator will partner with caregivers in order to implement a structured Family Partnership Agreement, which is designed to identify family needs and assist in creating an action plan to meet them.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Level A – Early Childhood Education Baccalaureate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree in family studies and human development, social work, rehabilitative science, infant and maternal health, or related social services field.
Level B – Early Childhood Education Associates Degree, Associates Degree in family studies and human development, social work, rehabilitative science, infant and maternal health, or related social services field.
Entry level: $18.43 to $20.71 / hour– or Commensurate with education and experience
Part-time Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Benefits include: Pndividual Health Care coverage, Vision, Retirement, Annual and Sick Leave, Aflac options, Qualify for student loan forgiveness, Family-friendly work environment
Location: Brookville, PA
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid PA driver’s license, and have Act 34, 151 & 114 clearances at time of hire.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application either online, by email to info@jcheadstart.com or by mail to Jefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc., 18 Western Ave. Suite C, Brookville, PA 15825.
For our Employment Application or more information:
- visit our agency website at www.jcheadstart.com
- call 814-849-3660 ext. 1000
- email info@jcheadstart.com
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE