Parent Educator Early Head Start - Indiana Central

Early Learning Connections is currently accepting applications for an Early Head Start Parent Educator for the Oakland site. BA or BS degree in human services, early childhood education, human development, or a related field preferred. The HS Parent Educator provides comprehensive services and home visits to children 3-5 years of age. The Parent Educator delivers weekly home visits that encourage caregivers to develop and strengthen their skills as primary educator of their child(ren). During home visits the Parent Educator provide support and information related to child development, educational activities, community resources, health, and social services. Parent Educators also provide similar services to caregivers in a social setting in effort to develop networking skills for caregivers, preschool readiness skills for children and provide a setting for caregivers to model appropriate social interactions. Parent Educator will also partner with caregivers to implement a structured Family Partnership Agreement, which is designed to identify needs and assist in creating an action plan to meet them.JOB QUALIFICATIONS:PAKEYS Level C – 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.Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week.