Parent-Infant Educator

The Parent Infant Educator is responsible for providing comprehensive child development and family support services to eligible pregnant women, infants, toddlers and their families through a series of weekly in-home instruction sessions and scheduled socialization activities. The Parent Infant Educator is responsible for designing, planning and coordinating developmentally appropriate experiences that meet all component areas of the agency’s birth-to-three programs, school readiness goals established by the program and the individual needs of the child. JOB FUNCTIONS: (include but not limited to the following) Plans, prepares and facilitates home-based developmental activities on a weekly basis, in accordance with family goals, needs, capabilities and resources. In conjunction with other team members, coordinates and conducts in-house “socialization groups” on a bi-monthly basis. Provides case management for families. Works with family member participants to develop, review and amend “Family Partnership Agreements” as needed. Completes required paperwork on a daily basis, including lesson plans, child observations, home visit lesson plans; completes developmental and social and emotional screenings. Communicates with parents, other staff members and children on a daily basis. Maintains a high level of professionalism while adhering to city, state and federal regulations outlining the Head Start program. Completes Teaching Strategies Gold Interrater Reliability training module within 90 days of hire date. Required to enter documentation and data in program database TSG, COPA, or ChildPlus. Analyze child outcome data based on the ongoing assessment schedule and report on progress made by children in meeting school readiness goals. Documents progress of family and children participants weekly. Plans and conducts parent workshops on relevant topics. Assists families in the transition process and finding opportunities that meet the family need. Attends IFSP meetings to support family in the referral process with Early Intervention. Attends various meetings and workshops for professional development. Recruits in community for full enrollment during the day and/or occasional evenings and weekends. Other duties as they apply to program goals. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Associates degree from an accredited college with significant experience and intentions to pursue a higher level of training in Early Childhood Education required; Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field from an accredited college or university preferred; Two to five years of job-related experience preferred; Current, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required; Reliable means of transportation required; Successful completion of First Aid/CPR certification will be required; Proof of physical examination, tuberculosis and measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) screening within the last six months required; Fluent verbal and written English and Spanish communication required. EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time WORK LOCATION: 1951 W 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608 2434 S Kildare Ave, Chicago, IL 60623 BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Sick leave Paid holidays Employee assistance program 401k with employer matching Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D coverage Company-paid short term disability coverage Tuition Reimbursement SCHEDULE: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday (some weekends and evenings may apply as needed for recruitment events) To apply please submit resume and cover letter to resume@elvalor.net regarding interest in this open position.

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