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Child & Family Educator – Head Start (Temporary, 3 Months-starts August 3rd)

Supports parents in enhancing the development of their children by delivering a comprehensive home-based preschool program based on the individual educational, social, and emotional potential of the children enrolled. Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide education, health, and family services.

Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to providing children from birth to five with an exceptional start and empowering families for lifelong success. We directly serve approximately 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community partnership sites. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network and the Head Start community, we are deeply committed to providing high quality early childhood education through a whole-child, whole-family approach. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver is the foundation for our strategic vision to become a thriving neighborhood center to serve the community more fully, addressing needs including food security and health care access. Our team of over 125 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

• In accordance with Head Start performance standards, ACF, licensing and organization guidelines, implements an individualized early education program that is based on children's strengths and needs and uses the HIPPY Curriculum to support children's growth and development
• Conducts ongoing assessment of children and maintains documentation of each child's progress.
• Performs a developmental screening of all children with 45 days of enrollment.
• Develop weekly instructional plans guided by results of ongoing assessment. implements family and community partnership services for families enrolled in Clayton Early Learning.
• Provides case management services and supports families in moving toward self-sufficiency.
• Facilitates the identification and codifying of personal and family goals.
• Completes and monitors the family partnership agreements.
• Assists parents in identifying and working with public/private agencies. Ascertains the effectiveness of referrals.
• Provides crisis intervention to families including, but not limited to, child abuse, domestic violence and emergency food and housing needs.
• Meets weekly with supervisor to plan and evaluate home visits. Consults with appropriate staff as needed to better serve individual families.
• Collaborate with health service staff to ensure and monitor compliance with child health requirements. Guides families in the acquisition and use of medical and dental
• Completes all forms and monitoring tools in a timely and accurate manner.
• Is responsible for regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule and Clayton Early Learning policies.
• Demonstrates responsible professional behavior by participating effectively within and across teams.
• Other Duties & Responsibilities:
• Actively participates in training programs, workshops, role play and meetings concerning teaching methods, approaches, and other topics relating to the early childhood development component.
• Uses the HIPPY curriculum to support learning and growth
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education: Minimum education: BA in Early Childhood Education or related field OR a CDA certification.

Certification or Licenses: If driving to home visits -valid driver's license and evidence of vehicle insurance is required; pediatric first aid, CPR, and universal precautions.

Experience: Work experience in positions similar or related to this job: One year of early childhood education experience highly desirable.

Skills: Knowledge of the culture, including food preferences, and conditions inherent within the surrounding community. Experience in relating to small children and interacting with parents and others who represent various backgrounds, Training or experience in working as a functional member of a team.

Background Check:

Must be able to pass a background check, including CBI/FBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle/driving record (MVR), CO state child abuse and neglect registry check, a national sex offender registry check, and reference checks.

$23.00 to $25.00 an hour

At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a value-driven environment.

• Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.
• Community fosters resiliency, stability, and strength.
• Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models of joy for our children.
• Growth allows us to develop professionals and provide the best service.
• Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact on the resources we have.

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive work place that embraces life experiences, and perspectives. We prohibit discrimination of employees or applicants on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law