Acelero Learning·New York
The Home Based Visitor will work individually with families to implement curriculum, support child development, and provide comprehensive services in health and nutrition. They are responsible for conducting weekly home visits, facilitating group socialization activities, and maintaining accurate records to track family and child progress.
Are you a strategic team player with a passion for growth, innovation, and transforming the landscape of early childhood education?
Acelero, Inc. is looking for a Home Based Visitor to drive our mission to eliminate the gaps between young children’s potential and their success in school and life.
Why Acelero?
Our mission is bold: To design and deliver research and evidence-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young childrenʼs inherent potential and their achievement in school and life.
With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve.
Our values: Data-Informed Learning; Transparent & Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams & Communities.
Your Role: As a Home Based Visitor for a Head Start/Early Head Start program, you will be working individually with 10-12 families to support the development of the family and their children.
The Home-Based Visitor will work collaboratively with a team of other Home-Based Visitors to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children and families of all backgrounds and abilities What You’ll Do: Child Growth & Development: Use knowledge of child development principles to work with children, collaborate with service areas, and communicate with stakeholders.
Curriculum Implementation: Implement a home-visiting curriculum that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement, and self-motivation for children of all abilities.
Behavioral Support: Address challenging behaviors by identifying causes, implementing preventive measures, and partnering with families for home support.
Use observations and anecdotal notes to document progress and individualize curriculum.
Family
Services: Apply a family-centered philosophy, recognizing parents as the "Primary Educator" and providing opportunities for parent socialization and peer support networks.
Home
Visits: Conduct 46 weekly home visits per family, each lasting at least 90 minutes.
Socialization
Activities: Plan and facilitate 22 group socialization activities per school year.
Comprehensive
Support: Provide education and support in health, nutrition, mental health, and disabilities services.
Assessments &
Referrals: Conduct screenings and assessments to create individualized goals and support families through special needs referral processes.
Work with families on "Family Success Road Maps" and ensure health requirements (e.g., immunizations, exams) are met.
Candidates must possess a Home-Based CDA credential or an equivalent degree with relevant Early Childhood Education coursework. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for frequent local travel to family homes and program sites.
Market context
Home Based Visitor roles in New York are often tied to early childhood and family-support programs, where demand can rise with community outreach and home-visiting services. These positions are competitive because they typically require a Home-Based CDA or equivalent ECE coursework, plus a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for frequent local travel. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm the travel expectations and credential fit before applying.