Through partnering, facilitating, and reflection, the Parent Educator provides services for parents/guardians of children from birth to kindergarten entry and expectant parents. Parent Educators provide parent education and family support to enhance the quality of parenting, increase a parent’s understanding of child development, and work together to make it possible for children to realize their full potential.

 

EDUCATION: 

• Certification and/or (4) year Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Social Work, Health or Psychology or a related field or a four-year degree as listed in the Early Childhood Development Act (ECDA) preferred and demonstrated ability in working with young children and their parents;

• Two-year (2) Associate’s Degree or two-year (2) certificate, as listed in the Early Childhood Development Act and demonstrated ability in working with young children and their parents;

• 60 college hours with a minimum of two years of successful experience in a program working with young children and their parents as approved by DESE as listed in the Early Childhood Development Act;

• Five (5) years of successful experience in a program working with young children and their parents as approved by DESE and a high school diploma or equivalent. Refer to the Early Childhood Development Act (ECDA) for additional information.

 

EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated ability in working with young children and their families is required for this position. The length of successful experience varies based on the degree held/education completed by the applicant.

 

CERTIFICATION: No prior certification is required. However, current certification as a Parent Educator from the Parents as Teachers National Center is highly desirable. Successful completion of the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Foundational 2 training is required and will be coordinated by HCR-I before beginning service delivery.

 

OTHER: This position requires a thorough understanding of child development from birth through five years of age. Parent educators must be highly organized, accountable and independent, self-motivated workers. They must be able to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths. Parent educators must be able to educate and build their knowledge base of community resources to assist in the support of families. Applicants must be competent with computer skills; including e-mail, internet, word-processing, and video conferencing. Personal, reliable transportation is necessary to conduct home visits.

 

REPORTS TO: HCR-I Director of Student Services

 

SALARY: $90 per high needs visit/$70 per non-high-needs visit/$50 per developmental screening. Those amounts encompass other duties/responsibilities of a parent educator.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Part-time flexible position (approx. 20 hours per week) year-round.

 

Interested parties should contact Whitney Bowers, HCR1 Director of Student Services, with any questions.

660-647-3106 ext. 352 or via email at: bowersw@hcr1.org

 

This position will remain open until filled. 

HCR1 is an equal opportunity employer.