Parent Educator (PAT)
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Job Description
The Ferguson Florissant School District is seeking an outstanding candidate for the position of parent educator in the Parents as Teachers Affiliate program. Our program provides support and education for families with children from prenatal to kindergarten entry in the form of personal visits group connections and developmental screenings.
Qualifications
- Certification and/or Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Early Childhood Elementary Education Social Work Health or Psychology or a related four-year degree.
- Current certification as a Parent Educator from the Parents as Teachers National Center is highly desirable.
- Upon hiring successful completion of Certification in Parents as Teachers Foundational
Curriculum and Model Implementation (if not currently certified). - Experience working and building relationships with parents and young children.
- Strong knowledge of child development prenatal to age 5.
- Flexible schedule: availibility in evenings and/or Saturdays is required as is Thursday afternoon staff meetings.
- Strong communication skills with ability to build rapport quickly conveying warmth and interest in families.
- Strong growth mindset with an ability to reflect and assess ones own skills for their development as an educator.
- Ability to recruit families into the Parents as Teachers program.
- Maintain good attendance.
- Ability to be self-motivated organized and work independently.
- Basic computer skills
Responsibilities
- Conduct personal visits with families in the home or in a community location at the parents request.
- Develop monitor and review goals with families.
- Connect families to needed community resources.
- Maintain accurate and complete records in a timely manner.
- Complete developmental health hearing and vision screenings.
- Plan and facilitate group connections with families.
- Maintain certification with Parents as Teachers National Center by completing required trainings and requirements.
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with families and staff.
- Attend recruitment events in and around our district.
- Daily travel throughout our school district is required.
Competitive salary and benefits
Complete an online application . Attach the following: letter of interest resume copy of current certification and list of five names of references including addresses day and evening phone numbers and email addresses (including current supervisor). Once your online application is complete please follow the directions on the website to indicate your interest for this position.
Employment Type
Part-Time
