Child Family Educator - School Based

$1,000 sign-on bonus after the first 90 days!

About the role :

At Clayton Early Learning, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic, inclusive environment that supports the growth and development of young children. As a Child Family Educator - School Based, you will play a vital role in providing families and students with developmental information and services to ensure success for individual students' needs. You will have the opportunity to deliver comprehensive programs and provide training and support to propel students, parents, and families to be effective in meeting their goals and promoting the overall well-being and education of the student and the family. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a team that's making a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Who we are :

Clayton Early Learning is a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing early childhood education and improving family outcomes through high-quality programming, comprehensive research and evaluation, and community-driven initiatives. We directly serve over 500 children annually through our school, home-based programs, and community sites, while our external coaching, professional development, policy and advocacy, and quality assessment teams impact hundreds more educators and families across the state and nationally. As a proud member of the Educare Learning Network, we are deeply committed to the whole-child, whole-family approach, with high quality early childhood education as the foundation of our work. Our unique location on a 20-acre historic campus in Denver provides many opportunities to serve our families beyond the classroom and school walls.

We know that our future rests in the hands of the youngest generation and that the experiences of inclusion and belonging they have in early childhood make a lasting impression that remains well into their adult lives. Our team of almost 200 dedicated professionals works in a supportive environment of collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. The atmosphere is not just about work; it's about building a community where individuals are valued, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential. At Clayton, we believe that a great place to work isn't just about the job but the people who create success together.

What we want you to do :

Student Assessment and Development

• Implement programs to meet student's needs and ensure parents are involved in the student's development; conduct ongoing assessments and maintains documentation of the student's progress; perform developmental screening of all students; develops weekly plans from results of ongoing assessment
• Implement case management and support to families; facilitate the identification of family's personal and family goals; complete and monitor the family partnership agreement; refer students showing delays for developmental screenings
• Function as a service planner for families; provide information to them on child development, health education, etc.; provide crisis intervention to families around child abuse, domestic violence, emergency food, housing needs, etc.; communicate program expectations and goals
• Coordinate opportunities for family participation in parent meetings, volunteer opportunities, events, etc.; plans and carries out events including such details as room reservation, speakers, activities for families, childcare, transportation, etc.
• Conduct home visits and works with internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate program and support services are established for each student; continually evaluate ways to best serve families
• Create and provide reports, tools or forms to families or internal stakeholders; maintain accurate documentation of caseload

Collaboration and Educational Support

Communicate regularly and works in an Interdisciplinary manner with parents and internal stakeholders

Partner with families to ensure student attendance is 85% or better

Assist the internal team in implementing behavior strategies and plans with parents as needed

Provide support and / or coverage to the classroom as needed

Compliance

Collaborate with health service staff to monitor compliance with health requirements; guide families in the acquisition and use of medical and dental services

Complete and monitor all forms, tools, program documentation etc. in a timely manner and in compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements

Provide regular objective case notes and records of contact and communications with families in COPA

What you must have :

Education :

Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Human and Family Development, Psychology Early Childhood Education, or a related field.

Maintain all required credential and certifications

Attend professional development for re-credentialing or maintenance of certifications

Experience :

Minimum of 1-3+ years of experience in this field or a related field.

Skills :

Ability to use technology in a professional setting, including Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and other software and applications required by the role.

Background Check :

Must be able to pass a background check, including CBI / FBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle / driving record (MVR), CO state child abuse and neglect registry check, a national sex offender registry check, and reference checks.

Other :

Valid driver's license with evidence of auto insurance required

The perks :

16+ paid company holidays

Spring Break and Winter Break - up to 10 paid days off

Accrued vacation time, starting at 10 days per year up to 30 days per year, based on years of service

Paid sick time

Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage

Life, AD&D insurance

Mental health support through our medical coverage and our employee assistance program (EAP)

Long-term disability coverage

401(k) with 5% employer match after 1 year of employment

FSA plans

College 529 investment plans

Identify theft and protection plans

Compensation :

$20.00-$24.00 per hour

Clayton's Core Values :

At Clayton Early Learning, we believe that our core values help to drive actions and create habits that allow our belief in the unlimited potential of young children to become a reality. We seek candidates who demonstrate our core values and are motivated by a values-driven environment.

Collaboration builds trust and relationships and brings new ideas, skills, and knowledge to help us do better work.

Community fosters belonging, resiliency, stability, and strength. We are committed to creating a caring, trauma-informed, professional community at Clayton and to being a positive member of the many communities we partner with and serve.

Fun reduces stress, keeps us motivated, builds connections, and models for our children the joy that can come with learning and working together.

Growth allows us to develop as professionals and to provide the best services we can to the children, families, and educators we serve.

Stewardship enables us to have the greatest impact we can with the resources we have.

Clayton Early Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of physical or mental disability, race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, marriage to a co-worker, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, legal off-duty conduct, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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