Home-Visit Parent Education Specialist

University of Maine; Waldoboro (ME); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine seeks a Parent Education Professional to deliver the Parent as Teachers model to families in Lincoln County, using home visits or Zoom. The position supports early development, school readiness, and family protective factors, with a homebase in Waldoboro and required travel within the county.

This is a soft-money funded role; typical hiring range is $46,000–$50,000. Qualifications include a related bachelor’s degree and experience with diverse families, plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in child development or related field with supervised experience.
• Knowledge of infant/child development and parent-child attachment.
• Experience delivering programs to diverse participants.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Parent as Teachers model to families in Lincoln County.
• Work remotely and in the field from a Waldoboro-based homebase.
• Travel within Lincoln County as required.
• Support family protective factors and early development.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Rapport building

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Travel with personal vehicle

Microsoft Word

Zoom

Education

Bachelor’s degree in child development or related field

Unrelated bachelor’s + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

Through the Maine Families Program, this Parent Education Professional delivers the Parent as Teachers™ evidence-based model which is based on respected research findings with numerous studies demonstrating the following positive outcomes: increased parent knowledge of development, early detection of developmental delays, increased school readiness and prevention of child abuse and neglect as a basis. Parent Education Professionals also build protective factors that serve as buffers to reduce risk to young children, prenatal to age five, and families. These protective factors include parental resilience, knowledge of child development and parenting skills, social connections, and social-emotional competence of children. This model is designed to be delivered in the homes of parents or virtually through Zoom. This position works with families in Lincoln County. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $46,000 - $50,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Parent Education Professional will work remotely and in the field, with a homebase in the Knox/Lincoln County Extension Office at 377 Manktown Road, Waldoboro. Travel within Lincoln County is required.

Complete Job Description

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefitsfor employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

About the Cooperative Extension:
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has been a vital resource for over 100 years, connecting communities with university research to improve lives across the state. Our focus areas include the Maine Food System and Positive Youth Development through 4-H programs, delivered by a network of experts based in county offices statewide.

We pride ourselves on being an equitable, sustainable, and enjoyable workplace, and we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences. We also believe in work and life balance and offer benefits to support you. Learn more about our mission and work at extension.umaine.edu.

Qualifications:
Required:

• A bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, child and family studies, human services, social work, and a minimum of one year of supervised work experience with young children and/or parents or an unrelated bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years’ supervised work experience with young children and/or parents
• Knowledge of infant and child development and parent child attachment.
• Demonstrated skills in establishing rapport and assessing the needs of parents and young children.
• Experience working with and delivering programs to diverse participants.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to travel with a personal vehicle (travel reimbursed at the current grant rate).
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, and Zoom.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a home-based setting.
• Knowledge of and experience connecting families to local organizations and services.
• Experience in delivering parent education.
• Knowledge of maternal-infant health and dynamics of child abuse and neglect.
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.

Other Information:

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) aresume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requestedto provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm on November 27, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair: Jennifer Doherty, [e-mail].

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.