Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Responsible for the delivery of quality Head Start home based services for children aged 2.9 through 5 years. The home-based teacher will provide weekly home visits, coordinate socialization opportunities for children on their caseload and provide family advocacy services according to Head Start Performance Standards and Agency philosophy. This position will require home visits which may be in homes with animals or other allergens. Must be able to operate agency motor vehicles and possess a valid New York State operator's license with a driving history acceptable to the agency.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conducts weekly 90-minute home visits to young children and their families.
• Provides family advocate services including: intake packet, parent education and engagement services, family goal setting, family partnership agreements, and sharing information about program governance.
• Carries out the "curriculum approach" for child development in the context of the home and during "socialization" experiences.
• Coordinates group socialization experiences in a center-based classroom, at a location convenient to the family 2x per month.
• Conducts and coordinates all mandated screenings within 45 days of enrollment.
• Completes on-going child assessments 3 times per year.
• Monitors and educates parents with respect to children's health status, including medical follow-up, physical health, dental health, mental health and nutritional intake.
• Acts as a liaison, referral source and advocate between community resources and Head Start families.
• Transports family when appropriate to community resources and socializations if/when possible.
• Completes documentation of home visits, socialization experiences and other relevant activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of family records and information.
• Participates fully in supervision and training experiences.
• Plans monthly team meetings with the site director and/or coordinator to discuss and monitor the child/family status.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we provide:

• 4 weeks paid vacation annually.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 4 personal days.
• 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days.
• Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• New longevity incentives.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
• Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.

Requirements

You must have:

• NYS Certified Teaching Certificate.

• Must have a Valid NYS Driver's License.

You should have:

• Experience with the population served preferred.

Salary Description

$41,860/year