Parent Educator

Festusathletics; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Festus R-VI School District is seeking a qualified Parent Educator – Parents as Teachers to support families in Festus and surrounding communities. The role involves home visits, coordinating with families, and providing education and resources.

ASAP start with minimum $22.42 per hour, pay depending on experience. Candidates must complete required training, travel across districts, and be able to lift 40 lbs and work some evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or certification in Early Childhood or related field; experience with young children and families.
• Complete Foundational Training through Parents as Teachers National Center and ongoing professional development.
• Experience in home visiting programs preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (nonjudgmental, reflective, empathic, patient).
• Ability to transport to various districts and work some evenings/weekends.
• Must sit on floor during visits and lift 40 lbs.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Independent and self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

PAT record keeping system

Job description

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching/ Early Childhood
  
• Date Posted:
  11/2/2026
  
• Location:
  Festus R-VI Early Childhood Center
  
• Date Available:
  ASAP
  

The Festus School Districtis seeking applicants for the position of:

Parent Educator - Parents as Teachers

Position Title: Parent Educator – Parents as Teachers

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Minimum$22.42 per hour -pay is dependent on years' experience.

Qualifications

• Certification and/or a four-year degree in either Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Social Workor a related field and demonstrated ability in working with young children and their parents
• Must complete the Virtual Foundational Training through Parents as Teachers National Center and additional required Initial Training and Professional Development for First-Year Parent Educators. Parent Educator must annually complete required professional development hours as established by DESE in order to remain a certified Parents as Teachers parent educator.
• Prior experience in working with young children and their families in a home visiting program preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathic, patient, tactful).
• Organized, detail oriented, independent and self-motivated, with unquestionable integrity.
• Skillfully able to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.
• Competent with computer skills including; email, word processing and the ability to use the PAT record keeping system.
• Personal, licensed and insured reliable transportation is necessary to provide home visits throughout our four school districts.
• Must be available to work some days, evenings and weekends.
• Must physically be able to sit on the floor during visits, lift 40lbs, and stand in one place for up to 2 hours.

Educating all students for the challenges of tomorrow

The Festus R-VI School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, creed, color, national origin or handicap.