- Assists in the design and delivery of early childhood education program;
- Collaborates with parents in providing individualized education program for children in home-based option;
- Ensures that the curriculum meets the children’s unique needs;
- Provides for parent education and involvement in planning and decision-making regarding the education of the child;
- Connects children and families with community-based resources that meet their unique needs;
- Maintains student data and prepare reports;
- Administers developmentally appropriate assessments for each child;
- Provides training for parents to assist them in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to become the primary teacher of their own children and to become self-sufficient;
- Screens family applications for income qualifications and eligibility requirements;
- Facilitates parent involvement;
- Coordinates field trips to provide enrichment for children;
- Assists parents in ensuring that a safe, orderly learning environment is maintained in the home;
- Assists families in developing knowledge and skills in health and nutrition;
- Assists with recruitment of families for home-based program;
- Conducts parent meetings;
- Conducts weekly home visits to assigned families;
- Provides transportation services for children and families as needed;
- Recruits families for the Head Start Program as required by Performance Standards;
- Prepares monthly school activity and annual theme calendars; processes applications for supplementary services to families;
- Assists in mainstreaming children with special needs.
Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is a:
An Associate’s degree in Child Development, Social Work, or a related field or units equivalent to an associate degree if working towards Bachelor’s degree. Child Development Teacher’s Permit or 24 units of Child Development/Early Childhood Education (CD/ECE) plus one (1) year of experience in a program that emphasizes the parent’s role in the child’s development. Experience working with low-income families and in working with persons of varied experiences and ethnic backgrounds required.
For Early Head Start Home Visitor II – A minimum of three (3) units of demonstrated coursework with Infants and Toddlers.
Applications must be completed in the NHA Career Portal. Visit the NHA Career Portal for a full list of open/ongoing positions. Look for vacancies that match your experience and qualifications. If you find one or more openings for which you would like to apply, fill out a NHA application for each position of interest. Applications must be completely filled out, signed, and must accompany all required documents at submission to be considered. Applications without the required documents will not be considered.