Home Based Educator

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Home Based Educator to join our team at Mid Michigan Community Action Agency. As a Home Based Educator, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality early childhood education and family support services to our clients.

• Program Implementation
  • Assist in the coordination and implementation of the Early Head Start program, ensuring compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and state and federal mandates.
  • Ensure quality program service delivery, protecting the privacy of customers/families and maintaining confidentiality of all information obtained in the course of service.
• Family Support and Education
  • Provide weekly in-home visits with families, promoting effective parent-child interactions and supporting the development of a nurturing home environment.
  • Execute identified home-based curriculum to fidelity, facilitating family partnership agreements and parent, family, community engagement goal assessments.
  • Conduct ongoing child assessments, using results to plan for individualization and inform program decisions.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Work collaboratively with community partners, Early Head Start Home Based Program Supervisor, and Early Head Start Home Based Program Coordinator to deliver quality services and meet program goals.
  • Communicate effectively with families, colleagues, and supervisors, ensuring seamless coordination and support.
• Administrative and Reporting
  • Accurately complete required program documentation and record keeping, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to agency policies.
  • Input data into program databases, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
  • Minimum of 1-year experience working with young children and families, preferably in an Early Head Start/Head Start setting.
• Skills and Qualifications
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to work cooperatively as a team leader and team member.
  • Demonstrated ability to present information to community groups and work effectively with diverse populations.
  • Knowledge of 0-5 Curriculum/Teaching Strategies Gold/Child Plus preferred.
• Additional Requirements
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with flexibility to adapt to changing program needs.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance required.