Parents as Teachers Parent Educator Wanted

*Applicants must have a minimum of 60 hours from an accredited university, including some hours in
early childhood education or a related field. Bachelor`s degree in early childhood education or a related
field (social work, elementary education, nursing, health, psychology.) And 2 years of experience working
with families/children.


*Valid driver`s license, current insurance and use of personal dependable vehicle required.


*Office space/supply space in home.

Through home visits, Parent Educators provide the information, support and encouragement parents
need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life.  Parent Educators will
complete home visits, group connections, developmental screening and provide resource connections to
families.
 PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 
1.       Serve the number of families determined by program guidelines including successful completion of
face-to-face visits and group connections.
 2.      Complete all required documentation regarding home visits, attendance records for group meeting
and other Parents as Teachers events, screening summaries, and all essential records required by the
program, in a timely and comprehensive manner. 
3.      Administer developmental screenings. Support families in seeking appropriate resources based on
the results of screenings when needed.
 4.      Actively recruit families to participate in the program.
 5.      Participate in regular, relationship-based supervision with the Parents as Teachers supervisor and
engage in setting personal goals for self-development.
 6.      Demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge about what promotes optimal parent-child
interaction and infant, toddler, and child development.
7. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and some weekend.
8. Program requires prolonged sitting and standing. Must be able to climb stairs.
9. Employee must be able to lift and transport approximately 25 pounds. Occasional lifting and
stooping.

For more information , contact:

Sharon Hooker
Lead Parent Educator/Coordinator
620-968-8454
 
Position open till filled.