Early Head Start Educator Job at River Oak Center For Children Inc

River Oak Center For Children Inc Sacramento, CA 95820

Are you passionate about making a change for the future and upcoming generation of kiddos?

Would you like to help support and educate their parents?

Do you have experience working with toddler/ infant programs?

Do you enjoy working hands-on and fully in-person?

Join our Early Head Start Team as an Educator where you can EMPOWER parents and pregnant mothers! We are partnered with Sacramento Employment Training Agency Early Head Start (EHS), offering services and resources for parents of kiddos 0-3 years old.

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At River Oak, equity, diversity, and inclusion are part of our people strategy which reflects our vision of building an organization that attracts and leverages diversity in our staff, and strives for respect and inclusion throughout our workplace and in the communities we serve._*

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Program Summary:*

Early Head Start (EHS) program tailors services for children age birth to 3 years, and pregnant women to improve outcomes in cognitive, language and social-emotional development through weekly home visits. Referrals and access to community resources, group socialization activities and preschool readiness are offered. We work in partnership with Sacramento employment Training Agency Early Head Start (EHS).

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Job Responsibilities:*

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Under general supervision, the Early Head Start Educator is responsible for the planning, and implementation of individualized community based programs for a specific number of infants/toddlers and their families.

  • Serve as the family’s primary contact, developing an on-going relationship within the family and works to build upon the strengths and self-sufficiency of the family members.
  • In addition, the educator provides weekly home based visits.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the child and their families.
  • Identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve issues.
  • Proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Maintain a variety of online recordkeeping and documentation processes and systems for assigned clinical program; ensure all relevant confidentiality and privacy requirements are met

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Minimum Qualifications:*

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AA in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, at least six (6) of the ECE units must be in Infant & Toddler development.

  • PLUS at least one (1) year of successful work experience in an infant/toddler program or in a Head Start program.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, communications, and counseling skills.
  • Able to influence people in a positive manner, prioritize responsibilities, and build rapport with a wide variety of individuals.
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long term disability insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

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**Culturally diverse and/or bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply**_*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.98 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have at least six (6) ECE units completed in Infant & Toddler development?
  • Do you have at least one (1) year of successful work experience in an infant/toddler program or in a Head Start program?
  • Are you at least 21 years of age?
  • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Do you have a valid driver's license and auto insurance?

Work Location: In person




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