Head Start Home Visitor
Do you love working with children and families? Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team that truly makes a difference? Do you have a background in human services or early childhood education? If you answered, YES, Capstone Community Action has an opportunity for you.
Capstone Community Action is looking for Head Start Home Visitors to join our passionate team in Washington, Lamoille and Orange Counties. Join us in helping families move out of poverty and build brighter futures; all working in a supportive, flexible, and purpose-filled environment.
Why work for Head Start at Capstone? There are a lot of reasons big and small (and giggly). Head Start is a well-respected early childhood education provider that focuses on the whole child and works to promote strengths of both the child and their family. We provide children and families with child education, parenting education, social services, medical, dental, nutrition and mental health consultations, as well as support in accessing community resources.
Position: The home visitor works with families to support parents in strengthening their skills as the primary educators of their children. Home visitors develop and apply expertise in preschool development, assessment and implementation of individualized services. This position works collaboratively with other Head Start staff to deliver quality services to all enrolled families and to further the mission of Head Start. This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of a home based CDA or equivalent coursework in Early Childhood Education or Human Services.
- Experience working with preschool children and their families, understanding parenting issues, adult learning styles, and sensitivity to the needs of low-income families.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance required.
- Ability to commit to a flexible work schedule that includes some evening and weekend hours.
- Knowledge of community resources
To learn more about our current openings, please visit Careers | Capstone Community Action (capstonevt.org). To see a glimpse of our Head Start program, check out the following video: Head Start | Capstone Community Action (capstonevt.org). At Capstone Community Action, we care about people. As a member of our Head Start team, you’ll enjoy coming to work each day, knowing you are valued and supported. Join our amazing team today!
To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter (preferred, but not required unless otherwise stated) and/or a completed application at capstonevt.org/careers) or via email to jobs@capstonevt.org; applications may also be mailed via USPS mail to Capstone Community Action Human Resources, 20 Gable Place, Barre, VT 05641. Please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
If you need assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at jobs@capstonevt.org or at 802-479-1053.
Capstone Community Action is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Location: Washington, Lamoille or Orange Counties