Head Start Child and Family Educator EOCFWA - Educational Opportunities for Children and Families - 2.3 Vancouver, WA Job Details Full-time $21.94 - $22.93 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays 401(k) 3% Match Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Parenting support and skills training Early childhood education center experience Spanish Family collaboration in education Community resource utilization for student support English Sociology Parent communication Health education for families Case management Decision making Associate's degree in social work Working with families Social Work Nutrition education 1 year Associate's degree in sociology Communication skills Entry level Community resource coordination Full Job Description Our mission is to connect, empower, and transform the lives of children and families.

About EOCF:

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is committed to supporting children and families through developmentally appropriate early learning programs. We believe in empowering staff and equipping classrooms to ensure every child thrives.

Position Summary:

Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships with children and families? Are you passionate about supporting parents as their child's first and most important teacher? Join our team as a Head Start ChildFamily Educator and make a last impact through our Home-Based program . In this role, you will partner directly with families to support children's development and school readiness through home visits, family goal setting, and connections to community resources. As the primary point of contact for enrolled families, you will help empower parents in the areas of child development, health, nutrition, family well-being, and self-sufficiency while fostering positive parent-child relationships.

CompensationSchedule:

This benefitted position is classified as full-time and is budgeted 40 hours per week Monday - Friday during the school year. The wage for this role is $21.94 - $22.93 per hour, depending on qualifications. Required Education AA degree in Human Development, Social Work, Sociology, or ECE related field. Preferred Experience One year of paid or formal volunteer/internship experience with groups of children 3-5 years of age in an early childhood setting. Training plan may be considered based on qualifications. Spanish/English speaking, highly desired Knowledge of Current best practices in early childhood development and education; developmentally appropriate best practices in early childhood home visiting programs. Available services and resources for pregnant women, children and families in the community Principles of case management, advocacy and family dynamics. Principles of human development and family services Technological proficiency Ability to Establish consistent, stable and supportive relationships with pregnant women, children birth to three years of age and family members from varying backgrounds. Prepare the home and classroom environments to meet the educational needs of each child. Identify and nurture strengths, maintain objectivity and be non-judgmental. Work cooperatively with staff members from varying backgrounds. Demonstrate professional and effective written and verbal communication skills; receive information and feedback in an understanding manner; use good judgment. Interviews will begin once a qualified pool is reached. Educational Opportunities for Children and Families ( EOCF) is an EEOC compliant employer.