• Early Head Start Child and Family Educator

    Educational Opportunities for Children & Families (Vancouver, WA)


    Vancouver, WA, USA | Education | Hourly | 21.94-22.93 per hour | Full Time

     

    | Medical/Dental/Vision-Paid time off/sick leave -Paid holidays -EOCF will pay for required education -Paid STARS trainings -Paid CPR/First Aid training -Employee Assistance Program- $10,000 Basic Life Insurance Voluntary STD,LTD, and additional life insurance- 401K- 3% annual employer contribution- Quarterly passes to Columbia Sportswear and Adidas employee store.

     

    Our mission is to connect, empower, and transform the lives of children and families.

     

    Do you enjoy working with families and children?

     

    Join our team as an Early Head Start Child & Family Educator providing and implementing comprehensive early childhood education and support services for children and families served in Early Head Start in accordance with performance standards in a Home-Based model.

     

    The Child and Family Educator (CFE) is a professional position providing intensive support services to participating families and is their primary contact. The CFE works to empower families in the areas of parenting, child development, health, nutrition, self sufficiency, and family relationships. They also support families in goal setting and assists in utilizing community resources. This benefited position is classified as regular, full-time, full year and budgeted for 40 hours a week.

     

    The starting wage and maximum budgeted wage for this position is $21.94 - $22.93 per hour.

     

    Spanish/English speaking, Highly desired

    REQUIREMENTS

    * Training plan may be considered based on qualifications.

    Required Education

    AA degree in Human Development, Social Work, Sociology, or ECE related field.

     

    Knowledge of

     

    -Current best practices in early childhood development and education; developmentally appropriate best practices in early childhood home visiting programs.

     

    -Available services and resources for pregnant women, children and families in the community

     

    -Principles of case management, advocacy and family dynamics.

     

    -Principles of human development and family services

     

    -Technological proficiency

     

    Ability to

     

    -Establish consistent, stable and supportive relationships with pregnant women, children birth to three years of age and family members from varying backgrounds.

     

    -Prepare the home and classroom environments to meet the educational needs of each child.

     

    -Identify and nurture strengths, maintain objectivity and be non-judgemental.

     

    -Work cooperatively with staff members from varying backgrounds.

     

    -Demonstrate professional and effective written and verbal communication skills; receive information and feedback in an understanding manner; use good judgment.

     

    * Interviews will begin once a qualified pool is reached.

     

    Educational Opportunities for Children and Families ( EOCF) is an EEOC compliant employer.