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Posted: 15-May-26
Location: Arleta, California
Internal Number: 152107606
Supervised by an Early Childhood Education Supervisor, the Child and Family Educator is responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of an individualization program for a specific number of pregnant women, infants, toddlers and their families. The Child and Family Educator (Home Visitor) will support pregnant women and parents/guardians in their role as primary caregivers and educators of their infants/toddlers, in meeting their personal goals, and will assist them in achieving self-sufficiency across as wide variety of domains. Must be able to drive/commute to various local locations for home visits.
This is a limited appointment that may convert to career.
Salary Range: $26.59 - 45.71 Hourly
Required:
- Must have one of the following: Minimum 24 units in Child Development or Early Childhood Education; CDA in home visiting or Child Development classes; a California Teacher Credential or a California Teacher Permit; or a comparable credential or equivalent coursework as part of an associate’s/bachelor’s degree.
- Valid California Driver’s license and available transportation
- Pre-employment physical exam and TB clearance. Pre-employment physical exam must state that the individual is physically able to perform the duties in the Job Description.
- Fingerprint screen, criminal record, and child abuse index clearance, sex offender registry check.
- Knowledge of the following: HS/EHS philosophy, goals, principles, objectives, requirements; cornerstones of Child Development, Early Head Start policies and procedures; interviewing techniques, family dynamics, principles of adult learning, and advocacy/intervention concepts; crisis management and referral process; infant/toddler development stages and nurturing concepts; prenatal health and development; and community resources and referral processes.
- Skills in using PC computers, Microsoft Word and Excel, and must type at least 30 words per minute.
- Completion and submission of required personnel forms prior to employment.
Physical Requirements:
- Regular handling of items weighing between 10 to 15 pounds, with occasional handling of up to 25 pounds.
- Frequent engaging in bending, reaching, and twisting while performing home visits and socialization sessions.
- Navigation of varying flights of stairs.
- Involvement in kneeling, crawling, and stooping during home visits and socialization.
- Performing tasks that involve writing, typing, and handling small objects (e.g., arts and crafts materials for children).
- Sitting for extended periods, which may exceed one hour, including sitting on the floor for child development activities during home visits and socialization sessions.
- Must have available transportation to travel to work sites and home visits.
- Ability to communicate with parents enrolled in the program.
Preferred:
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish
- 1-2 Years of experience working with infants/toddlers and their families
- B.A./A.A. Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, or related field.
