Keystone Human Services·Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The Family Educator provides comprehensive home-based services to children and families, including facilitating home visits and socialization days. They also assist families in accessing necessary resources and ensure continuity of services for expectant families and children ages 0-3.
Capital Area Head Start is seeking Early Head Start Family Educators to join our mission of making a difference in the lives of children, empowering parents, and strengthening families.
As an Early Head Start Family Educator, you will work in collaboration with our inclusive education and support teams to provide comprehensive home-based services.
This includes establishing positive relationships with children and families, facilitating home visits, helping families access necessary information, resources, and services, facilitating socialization/family days, and ensuring continuity of services for enrolled expectant families and children ages 0-3.
Early Head Start Family Educators work a full time, flexible schedule, and earn a minimum of $18.42 per hour.
Additional benefits include a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, and more!
Capital Area Head Start values professional growth and wellbeing.
Our team benefits from extensive training and learning opportunities, career development and advancement, tuition reimbursement per eligibility guidelines, and health and wellness programs.
Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent Ability to obtain Home Visitor Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within one year of hire Experience working with young children and families, providing knowledge of early childhood development, family services and developmentally appropriate practice Basic computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systems Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle or public transportation Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances Passion, enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to make a difference Experience in Head Start or Early Head Start is preferred Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain a Home Visitor Child Development Associate (CDA) credential within one year. A valid driver's license, access to an insured vehicle, and successful completion of background clearances are required.
Market context
Head Start family educator roles in Pennsylvania are often tied to early childhood and family-support programs that need staff who can work directly with parents and young children. This role is competitive because it combines child-development experience, home-visiting readiness, and practical requirements like a valid driver’s license, insured vehicle, and basic computer skills. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the Home Visitor CDA timeline and transportation expectations before applying.