Early Head Start: Education Specialist for Home-Based

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Human Services or related field and three years’ experience or Master’s Degree in above field and two years’ experience. Master’s degree and/or certification preferred

2. Supervisory experience preferred

3. Reflective supervision skills and experience preferred

4. Knowledge of best practices related to infant/toddler and home-based curricula, instruction, standards, screenings and assessments

5. Knowledge of the PAT curriculum, supervise and monitor the implementation of the curriculum.

6. Experience working with pregnant women and teens.

7. Working knowledge of community agencies and resources to support staff with a comprehensive and individualized approach

8. Experience with facilitating groups.

9. Successful experience working with at-risk children and families

10. Possesses highly refined communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

11. Organizational skills, initiative, and an ability to work with limited supervision

12. Ability and experience in working as a member of a team

13. Skilled in the use of Microsoft office Suite including Word, Power Point, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to work with new technologies

14. Such additions and alterations to the above qualifications as the Program Administration and Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Additional Requirements:

1.      Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).

2.      School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.     Sitting for extended period of time

2.     Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 50 pounds

3.     Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies.

4.     Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner

5.     Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English-speaking customers.

6.     Hearing clearly

7.     Adequate vision to perform duties.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To:  Early Head Start Supervisor

Department: Early Head Start

Position Schedule: 260 days (year-round)

Salary: Act 93 Grade 13

Benefits:  Act 93 Benefits

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, PA Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.

Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.