Impactful Parent Educator for Early Learning

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 22,559 - 32,130; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a dedicated full‑time Parents Educator to provide parent education and support from prenatal through kindergarten entry. You will perform home visits, group sessions, screenings, and referrals to resources, with a focus on enhancing parenting and child development.

The role requires driving to families, data entry into district systems, and ongoing professional development to maintain certification and program compliance.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver's license and be able to provide own transportation; must be able to present proof of insurance.
• Meet MO DESE Parent Educator requirements through the ECDA manual.
• Certification and/or a two‑year degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; and two years of experience with young children and their parents.
• Sixty semester hours toward an academic degree and two years of related experience.
• Five years of related experience with potential additional training as required by DESE.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an assigned family caseload and complete visits, screenings, documentation, and follow‑ups on schedule.
• Deliver visits using the Parents as Teachers Foundational Curriculum and district practices with developmentally appropriate guidance.
• Plan, prepare, and conduct visits in multiple settings and use district data for planning and tracking.
• Document all services in the district data system within required timelines and keep confidential records.
• Conduct developmental, social‑emotional, health, hearing, and vision screenings annually with referrals when appropriate.
• Plan and promote parent group connections and family engagement activities with strong communication and relationship skills.
• Communicate with families between visits to support goals and provide KCPS resources.
• Stay current with Parents as Teachers and KCPS program requirements, including the ECDA manual and district updates.
• Participate in supervisor meetings, staff meetings, PLCs, and professional development to maintain competency hours.
• Assist with recruitment and retention of families and build community relationships to support program visibility.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, maintain confidentiality, and reflect the mission and values of KCPS and Parents as Teachers.
• Manage time and responsibilities independently, use technology proficiently, and maintain organized workflows.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Culturally responsive communication

Education

Two-year degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, Family Relations, Elementary Education or related field

Parent Educator certification (Current)

Job description

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking a dedicated full‑time Parents Educator to provide parent education and support from prenatal through kindergarten entry. You will perform home visits, group sessions, screenings, and referrals to resources, with a focus on enhancing parenting and child development.

The role requires driving to families, data entry into district systems, and ongoing professional development to maintain certification and program compliance.