JOB SUMMARY:
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.
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
- Part-Time
- Hourly
WAGE/SALARY RANGE:
- $19.45 – $22.80 / hour
- Based on Gateways Credential Level and Education
WORK LOCATION:
- 1951 W 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608
- 3050 E 92nd Street, Chicago, IL 60617
- 2434 S Kildare Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
- Flexibility to travel to other worksites/work assignments required.
BENEFITS:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Sick leave and PTO
- 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
- 4 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.