Uintah Family Educator - RUCD Head Start

Closing Date: Open until filled

Position: Family Educator

Location: Vernal, Utah

Family Educator:

In the role of Family Educator, every day is a unique opportunity to make a difference. Your friendly and outgoing nature will shine as you work closely with families, empowering them for optimal child development. Your fast-paced, proactive approach will be essential in encouraging parents' active participation, promoting not only the child's development but also enhancing parenting skills. You'll rely on your high attention to detail as you maintain accurate records and assist families in identifying suitable health providers. Join us at Rural Utah Child Development (RUCD) as our Family Educator, where your enthusiasm and service-oriented mindset will create a lasting impact on the lives of families in our community.

What you'll need to be our Family Educator: 

• Congenial and cooperative with an efficient, precise work ethic
• Detail-oriented with a positive response to pressure and changing activities
• Enthusiastic, socially-focused, and service-oriented team worker
• Home based CDA credential or comparable credential, or equivalent coursework as part of an associate's or bachelor's degree

 Why you'll love working with us: 

• Full-time, 40-hour workweek
• Starting wage at $17.94  per hour (additional education will be considered in the final pay rate)
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are offered. Employee Assistance Program also provided
• 401K

What you'll do as the Family Educator: 

• Actively locate and inform families within the recruitment area of the availability of program services and provide encouragement and assistance in applying for admission into the program
• Support child and family well-being, including safety, health, and economic stability, to assist in child learning and development, as well as to foster parental confidence and skills that promote early learning and development
• Maintain a safe, secure, welcoming, and fun learning environment for children and families through activities that support parent-child relationships and child development
• Generate, collect, verify, and submit in-kind contributions to meet matching requirements and comply with all regulations

Who we are: 

Rural Utah Child Development (RUCD) is a comprehensive child development program designed to meet the educational, emotional, social, and health needs of children. The RUCD team works well together to provide strong support and leadership, creating a consistent and quality learning environment. Children receive individualized lesson plans with developmentally appropriate learning experiences, and families are involved with their children's education while they receive assistance with personal goals, parenting information, and leadership through parent committees and Policy Council.  For more information please visit, https://www.rucd.org/ and thank you for your application!