Family Educator

Family Educator, EHS Home Visiting Program
Qualifications:

• AAS Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or closely related field; BS Degree preferable
• Three years' experience in Infant/Toddler child care with the knowledge of principles of child health, safety, and nutrition, adult learning and family dynamics
• Experience in instructing adults
• Candidate with Fluency (Read, Write, Speak) in English/Spanish *preferred

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Provide support services in the Early Head Start (EHS) Home Visiting Program as a Home Visitor traveling to family homes.
• Provide early, continuous, intensive and comprehensive child development services to children, birth to age three that honor their unique characteristics enhancing their physical, social, emotional and intellectual development.
• Plan and develop an individualized weekly home visit for each family, including establishing a caring professional relationship with them.Provide family support services and link families with appropriate agencies and services that enable parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self-sufficiency. CLICK HERE FOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Terms of Employment

Conditions of Employment
Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. requires staff to possess current, valid Background Clearances (3) per state/federal regulations. Position will require record check approval of driving record by LCHS Insurance Provider, as this position is considered a designated position requiring driving as an essential job function. Proof of Degree/Certification and Experience Required to meet the Qualifications for position.

Hours & Salary
Full Time/Full Year (12 months) position
Rate of Pay: $21.59/hr
For those who possess Bilingual Abilities (Eng/Spanish) - 5% additional pay
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Fringe Benefits Package
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS - As a non-profit organization that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, LCHS is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program; SEE this valuable LINK on PSLF Program
HEALTH INSURANCE - Two health plan options allow you to choose the coverage that works best for you and your family. Low-cost Geisinger medical plan options that includes a Health Reimbursement Account with LCHS paying 1/2 the plan deductible; Optional Vision and Dental plan with orthodontics. Coverage begins after 60 days.
RETIREMENT PLAN - LCHS 401(k) with 7% agency contribution with a voluntary pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax investment option
PAID Life Insurance (1x annual salary)
PAID Long Term Disability Insurance
PAID Sick Time - Accrues up to 65 working days
PAID Personal Time - 1 day/year
PAID Vacation Time - 2 weeks during Year 1; 3 weeks during Years 2-4; 4 weeks at Year 5
PAID Holidays immediately - 20 days, including extended break between Christmas-New Year
PAID Education/Tuition Assistance at $322/credit, up to $5,250/year
PAID Training Opportunities
Flexible Benefits - Pre-Tax Medical/ Dependent Care Spending
...and much more!

Our employees...
...receive attractive salaries and unique career opportunities;
...do meaningful work that is constantly changing and evolving;
...enjoy successful careers without sacrificing their personal lives; and
...work in an environment of professional respect.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER