Home Educator Substitute/Floater-Program Office

Inspire•Sunnyside, WA

About The Position

This position is responsible to assist with all areas of the Early Head Start (EHS) component, including home base instruction to program participants, early learning activities for children and families, general clerical duties, and Education and Health Services. Distinguishing Characteristics Inspire Development Centers provides early Childhood Education (ECE) and social services to approximately 3,000 children in a center-based and home-based setting, at more than 25 Child Development Centers (CDC) throughout the State of Washington. At these sites, Inspire employs approximately 900 staff on a $60 million annual budget. Inspire provides these services under various federal and state funded programs with differing regulations and stipulations, which must be coordinated and adhered to, including, but not limited to: Regional Head Start (RHS), Regional Early Head Start (REHS), Migrant Seasonal Head Start (MSHS), and the State of Washington’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). The organization is required to meet an annual quota of non-federal share (in-kind) funds. A large majority of children’s first language is Spanish. Over the past 40 years, Inspire has strategically and incrementally increased its capacity to address the rapidly changing needs of its families and communities.

Requirements

Current home-based CDA credential or comparable credential (Infant Toddler CDA or State Initial ECE Certificate plus Family Development Credential), or equivalent coursework as part of an associate's or bachelor's degree
Extensive knowledge and understanding of child development theories and practices
Experience working in a federally funded and regulated environment
Experience in policy and procedure processes
Experience in planning and facilitating groups
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience in the classroom risk management
Understanding of the interrelationships between services and systems
Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
Ability to gather and analyze data for reports
Strong customer service focus
Ability to work with culturally diverse population
Knowledge of personal computer, including Microsoft Office
Accurate data, documentation and recordkeeping skills
Must be at least 18 years of age
Valid Washington State driver’s license
Ability to travel to other locations for support
Must provide a yearly driving abstract
Must maintain acceptable driving history
Proof of automobile insurance
Ability to travel to perform job duties and responsibilities
Must pass initial and periodic criminal and background check
Must pass initial and periodic Department of Early Learning (DEL) background check
Must pass initial and periodic employee health clearance; (present it within forty-five (45) days of employment)
Current Food Handler card; (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment)
Current First Aid / CPR cards, (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment)
Subject to initial and periodic TB screen
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV / AIDS) training, (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment)
Blood Borne Pathogen training, (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment)
Subject to random drug screen
Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement
Must complete and sign a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement on an annual basis
These skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education, training and experience which would include at least six (6) months experience in a child care or home base setting.
The combination of education and experience will provide the competence and skills to perform the work of the position.

Nice To Haves

Previous Head Start experience.
English/Spanish bi-lingual fluency.
AA or AAS degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with thirty (30) or more related ECE college credits.

Responsibilities

Assists with the implementation of the service plan for the Infant/Toddler and Partners for Healthy Baby curriculum.
Fills in as substitute to plan, organize, and conduct weekly home visits with appropriate learning activities, and document child growth and progress.
Assists with planning, organizing, and conducting by-weekly play and learn activities with parents and children as needed.
Assists to identify families that may be eligible for services by doing recruitment efforts.
Complete their registration documentation using the data management system.
Utilize data management system for tracking information and generating reports .
Complete a family needs assessment to identify support services to parents that may include academic and social needs .
Provide referral to community service providers and state agencies to ensure that parents have access to those services.
Utilize the appropriate child screening instruments as prescribed by the Early Head Start program service plan.
Input ongoing data management information.
Work with health staff to assure all health screenings are completed timely, as well as the needs of children with disabilities are addressed according to (IDEA) Part C .
Serves as clerical support for all areas of the EHS component including, but not limited to, data entry, filing, drafting and disseminating correspondence, and generating reports.
Maintain confidential information, which includes, but is not limited to: health records, and participant personal and income information.
Responsible for contributing in any procedure or activity that fosters the contribution of in-kind funds, through the request of goods, services, cash donations, and/or through encouraging professional, community members and parents to volunteer time to the program.