Part Time Early Childhood Educator
Part Time Early Childhood Educator
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Part-Time Early Childhood Educator
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs Join Home of Guiding Hands as a part-time Early Childhood Educator and help children ages 0-3 with disabilities reach their developmental milestones. Were a leading non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and adults with special needs and we need compassionate innovative people to join our team.
This is more than just a jobits a chance to build a meaningful career. As an Early Childhood Educator youll provide in-home services directly to families becoming a vital part of a childs journey. Youll create and implement individualized plans communicate with families and help connect them with resources they need to thrive.
What Youll Be Doing
Planning & Assessment
Reviews collateral and intake information provided.
Completes intake paperwork assessments and reports with identified children and their families.
Develops the Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) using assigned curriculum.
Home Visits & Implementation
Schedules plans and conducts home visits with assigned families to carry out IFSP goals.
Maintains ongoing communication with families and members of the Early Start team to coordinate program services.
Documentation & Resource Management
Prepares collects and maintains educational information files records case notes and documentation from outside agencies.
Conducts research related to families needs for service and provides resources and educational information.
Travel & Community Engagement
Travels throughout assigned county (San Diego or Imperial) to complete sessions in family homes and other community locations.
Our Values:
At Home of Guiding Hands we dont just talk about our valueswe live them. We are looking for people who share our commitment to:
Innovation: We challenge the status quo and lead the industry by finding new and better ways to serve our community.
Collaboration: We believe teamwork and cooperation are the keys to a strong community both within our organization and with the families we serve.
Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and commitments building trust through transparency.
Respect: We treat everyone with dignity and value inclusivity fostering a positive and supportive environment.
Empathy: We listen and seek to understand the needs of others approaching every interaction with kindness and compassion.
What We Offer:
We know that you cant pour from an empty cup. We offer competitive benefits to support you as you support others:
Flexible part-time schedules
Paid sick and vacation time
Medical and dental benefits
403(b) retirement plans
Mileage reimbursement for travel
Qualifications
What Youll Bring:
Education & Experience
Bachelors Degree and a Teaching Permit or Credential.
Minimum of 1 year of experience providing services for children with developmental disabilities or delays with experience with children ages 0-3 preferred.
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
Must receive a criminal record clearance from the DOJ.
Must have a valid California Drivers license safe driving record and have been licensed for at least 2 years.
Must maintain current and adequate auto insurance.
Must obtain CPR/First Aid certification if not already certified (we offer training for new hires).
Read write speak and understand the English language with Spanish proficiency preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Skills & Abilities
A collaborative professional with strong oral and written communication skills.
The ability to form positive supportive and professional working relationships.
Detail-oriented with the ability to ensure the accuracy of program documents and paperwork.
The ability to manage your work time efficiently and meet deadlines without close supervision.
The ability to maintain cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with differing attitudes and lifestyles.
If youre ready to make a positive impact and build a rewarding career apply to join our team today!
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
The work environment for this position involves working with a variety of people in their homes and in the community. While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly required to see talk hear walk bend stoop sit stand reach and lift objects weighing up to ten pounds repeatedly during a shift.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Home of Guiding Hands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity/expression) age marital status status as a protected veteran among other things or status as a qualified individual with disability.
About HGH
Home of Guiding Hands is a non-profit organization that was established in 1967 by a small group of dedicated and ambitious community members. The Mission of HGH is to improve the lives of those we serve. We support children and adults in San Diego and Imperial Counties with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome epilepsy autism and cerebral palsy. We provide a full continuum of care including residential care in specialized group homes independent living support respite care and adult foster home services. Additionally we provide early childhood assessments and services tailored day support Life Planning workshops county-wide transportation services and on-site activities at our resource center.
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