Position Details

Position Information

Position Type Grant Funded Classification Title Teacher/Early Head Start Home Visitor Position's Functional Title Teacher/Early Head Start Home Visitor Position Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Position Summary

The Family Development Center home based program provides comprehensive services and addresses all areas related to Head Start Performance Standards. The Home Visitors services are delivered as the parent as the first teacher of their children during home visits and monthly socialization.

Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS in Child Development, Family Studies, Social Work or related field with the equivalent of a home based CDA credential as part of the degree, or a Level 3 Family Specialist Credential from Illinois Gateways to opportunity.

Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience work process/ computers is required
Must possess a pleasing personality and ability to establish and maintain rapport with families and staff.
Must be capable of representing the Family Development Center and University in a positive manner.
Must be able to transport enrolled children and families in agency vehicle to and from agency events as needed.
Must possess a valid Drivers license , and ability to use personal vehicle on the job.
Must possess a clean driving record
Must report all changes in driving record to supervisor and Executive Director of the FDC
Must possess proof of current auto insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Child Development, Family Studies, Social Work with the equivalent of a home based CDA as apart of the degree,or a Level 3 Family Specialist credential from Illinois Gateway to opportunity.

Must meet all the additional qualification outlined in the minimum qualification section.

Parent as Teacher Certification
Bilingual Speaker- English and Spanish

Posting Date 01/25/2019 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Number AP0199P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting http://employment.govst.edu/postings/4128 Employee ID Department Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Describe how you would begin building relationships with Early Head Start families?

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Early Head Start families come from a range of backgrounds, What is your experience working with diverse social economic and cultural families?

   (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts
4. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation
2. Certification/Professional License
3. Other
4. Other2
5. Other3
6. Other4
7. Other5