Home Educator, Head StartEarly Head Start

To comply with all federal guidelines (Head Start Performance Standards Transmittal Notices etc.) and local Head Start/Early Head Start policies in providing pregnant women children and families with Head Start/Early Head Start services in the home-based program option. To provide parents/guardians with instruction to create learning environments and varied experiences which will help their child(ren) develop socially emotionally cognitively and physically in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development and toward the overall goal of social competence. To assist parents in developing skills which contribute to the

well-being of all family members.

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates Degree or 50-60 college hours with some early childhood/child development preferred
• Parents As Teachers certification or willingness to obtain required
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness

• Experience working with children ages 0 to 5 years required
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English or Somali Chin Burmese Amharic Tigryan)
• Valid Texas Drivers License or other reliable mode of transportation during work hours required
• Proof of current automobile liability insurance required
• Moderate technology skills required
• Must be service driven with the ability to assume personal responsibility and maintain a positive outlook
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills possess the ability to work as a team player enjoy a variety of activities and possess organizational abilities

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
• Posture: Must be physically able to tolerate prolonged sitting frequent standing; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling twisting and standing
• Motion: Must be physically able to tolerate frequent standing and walking repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching occasional driving
• Lifting: Must be physically able to tolerate regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds or more)
• Environment: Must be physically able to work inside; tolerate frequent regionwide travel and occasional statewide travel; regular exposure to noise
• Mental Demands: Must be able to work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours on occasion
• Regular Attendance is an essential function

1. Facilitates year-round recruitment application and enrollment of children for program vacancies and/or waiting lists ensuring a full caseload throughout the year
2. Provides written and/or oral translation services for families during lessons meetings programs/events and in the community as needed
3. Engages in respectful and responsive goal-oriented partnerships with families to promote student success and family well-being
4. Supports families in using community resources that enhance family well-being foster self-sufficiency and childrens learning and development
5. Completes the minimum number of weekly home visits and group socialization activities for home-based families according to Head Start performance standards
6. Use the PAT curriculum and ongoing assessments to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities
7. Demonstrates respect and accepts differences for each child and family while remaining responsive to family strengths and culture
8. Reinforces acceptable behavior modeling and conversation while using a calm non-threatening voice
9. Provides opportunities for each child to experience success and reinforces all efforts by extending learning at every opportunity
10. Ensures required screenings and ongoing assessments are completed in compliance with program standards
11. Enhances observation skills of parents in assessing childrens social emotional cognitive and fine and gross motor development
12. Collaborates on referrals for enrolled children and families in all areas while providing appropriate detailed and accurate documentation
13. Maintains child and family records by updating and filing all required forms and documentation according to local timelines and the Head Start performance standards
14. Complies with agency and program policies regarding confidentiality of records and refrains from community gossip regarding families
15. Plans and facilitates group socializations by engaging parents in appropriate learning activities
16. Works in collaboration with staff as part of a comprehensive services team to deliver program services to families as required by Head Start Performance Standards
17. Updates and enters program service documentation into the database within required timeframes for monthly and yearly reporting
18. Collects and analyzes information for monitoring and continual improvement in services
19. Reports for work ready to perform responsibilities
20. Performs duties that directly and/or indirectly impact student performance in Region 16 Head Start
21. Maintains a professional level of confidentiality regarding all ESC matters
22. Supports the mission goals and objectives of the ESC strategic plan
23. Upholds and adheres to safety rules and policies of the ESC safety program
24. Performs professional responsibilities as required by ESC policies processes and procedures
25. Manages time calendar and job responsibilities to meet deadlines
26. Meets proficiency levels of required technology skills as outlined by supervisor
27. Incorporates appropriate technology in daily work and exhibits continual growth in technologies as outlined by supervisor
28. Performs other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

IC