CPS/Family Educator

POSITION SUMMARY: Work under the direction of their supervisor to provide home-based services to participating families. Support childcare partners in meeting Head Start Performance Standards and Kansas Licensing Regulations. Collaborate with Coordinators to ensure an integrated balance of Head Start services per the program work plans to meet Head Start Performance Standards. Additionally, must know of and support the Agency’s mission, vision code of ethics, and strategic plan for helping people, and changing lives. Overtime must be approved in advance by the Head Start Director. Must comply with drug and alcohol-free workplace policy. Position contingent upon continued program funding. Hiring is subject to Policy Council approval. Head Start parents will be given preference if qualified.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide resources to childcare partners, including on-site training and feedback.
• Monitor/Support compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Kansas Licensing Regulations at all partnered childcare sites. 
• Ensure that all providers maintain appropriate certifications and records. 
• Recruit family child care providers and child care centers as contracted providers. 
• Coordinate/Facilitate training opportunities for partners and families. 
• Conduct weekly 90-minute home visits with the children and families.
• Work with and support parents as the primary educators of their children.
• Educate parents regarding children’s medical, mental, dental, and nutritional health needs.
• Provide parents education regarding the development needs of their children.
• Screen and assess children’s development on an ongoing basis.
• Support families in creating individualized child and family development goals.
• Promote parental involvement in curriculum planning, program governance, and Head Start activities.
• Provide support, crises intervention, and referrals to local resources for family needs.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of home visits and other relevant activities.
• Work with Coordinators for Parent meetings and social events. 
• Establish and provide outreach with community partners.
• Attend staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training provided by the agency.
• Support the ECKAN code of ethical conduct. 
• Maintain confidentiality of all agency information. 
• Maintain accurate and up to date records per policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, social work, psychology, or other closely related field is preferred.
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, and federal, state, and local regulations, is preferred.
• Be able to pass required KBI, background, and health tests. 
• Good written and oral communication skills. 
• Bi-Lingual desired. 
• Must be able to participate in daily kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor, and occasionally lifting to 40 pounds.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and comply with ECKAN insurance standards, as applicable.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• General office and computer skills.