Employment

EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EARLY
EDUCATION AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT.

 

Be a part of our Head Start and Early Head Start Team!

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Employment at Friends of Children and Families will provide the opportunity to work with children and families from diverse backgrounds in classroom and in-home settings. Our mission is to provide high quality early childhood services by educating, serving, and partnering with families to create life-long learners. We support children and families in the following areas: early childhood development and pre-school services, elementary school readiness, disabilities and mental health services, health services, family services, locations throughout Ada and Elmore County. Our staff exemplify our core values of:

Integrity
We act with honor and truthfulness to those we serve and in our relationships with coworkers. We don’t take our commitments lightly. We own up to and learn from our mistakes. We always do the right thing, not the easy thing.

Mindfulness
We are thoughtful, purposeful, and intentional in our actions and decisions. We maintain a complete awareness, with reserved judgment, of others and their experiences, emotions, and needs in order to nurture positive self-esteem and self-reliance in all.

Empowerment
We value others and strive to empower children, families, coworkers, and the community to believe in their own potential and become more confident in advocating for themselves and their future.

Passion
We genuinely care about every aspect of what we do and are whole-heartedly committed to each individual, the program and our community. We work together with contagious enthusiasm, loyalty, and dedication, for each other and for the overall well-being of our families.

Innovative
We constantly strive to redefine the standard of excellence in everything we do. We view excellence as a habit, not a goal. We nurture growth and create life-long learners by inviting new ideas and inspiring creativity in a safe and positive environment.

Compassion
We create a culture of warmth and belonging, where everyone is welcome. We intentionally engage with others in a kind, empathetic and caring manner. We understand and appreciate the challenges and perspectives that others experience.


Employee benefits include:

  • Professional growth and development opportunities

  • Ability to join staff committees, to foster leadership skills

  • School Year Staff: Paid Holidays, Personal Days, Sick Time, and Paid Winter
    and Spring Break

  • Full Year Staff: Paid Holidays, Personal Days, Sick Time, and Vacation Time

  • Matching 401K program after one year of employment

  • Competitive benefits package for qualifying staff including medical, dental, vision
    insurance and flex spending accounts for health and dependent care

  • Employee Assistance Program


All applicants are subject to the following pre-employment processes:

  • Completion of satisfactory reference checks.

  • Completion of a satisfactory DHW/CHU Enhanced Background Check.

  • Passing a drug test.

  • Passing a brief physical/lift test.

  • Passing a TB test.


Please contact the Human Resources Department if you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process. Friends of Children and Families does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, handicap, veteran or marital status.

 


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