Family Educator

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13599725

We are seeking a passionate and experienced

Family Educator to join

our team. As a Family Educator, you will be responsible for conducting

home visits, where you will support families in raising healthy, happy,

and successful children. You will work closely with parents and

caregivers of children ages 0-3 to provide educational opportunities and

guidance for parents, as well as conduct assessments to identify where

our help is needed most. The ideal candidate will have a strong

understanding of child development, family dynamics, and best practices

in education and social services. If you are committed to making a

positive impact on the lives of families in our community, we encourage

you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

• Conduct weekly home visits, where you will build stable and reliable

relationships and support structures with families

• Respond to family-identified needs and help them gain access to

community resources

• Partner with families in their own goal-setting process to advance

family well-being

• Use research-backed curricula and parent input to develop

age-appropriate and individualized lesson plans for children

• Ensure families are connected to preventative health care measures,

and encourage that children remain current on well-child exams,

dental exams, and immunizations

• Support pregnant parents through their pregnancy journey and beyond
• Maintain high-quality documentation regarding actions with families
• Plan and participate in center PLAY Groups to support socialization

and program involvement for the whole family unit

• Attend trainings and meetings with enthusiasm and fervor to advance

professional skills and team cohesion.

Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States

for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

In compliance with KDHE requirements, Child Start will request proof of

measles (MMR) vaccination or documented immunity during the employment

process.

This is not a remote position, must be able to commute daily to Wichita,

KS.

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Diversity Statement

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*Child Start embraces diversity.*

• Child Start believes in the value of diversity in the workforce. Child

Start is committed to providing an environment of fair and equitable

treatment of everyone regardless of age, race, religion, color or creed,

national origin or ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender,

gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic

information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic

protected by law. Child Start is committed to encourage the growth of

all employees, effectively serve clients from all backgrounds, embrace

and celebrate the diversity of our communities, and reflect the

population Child Start is dedicated to serving.*