Parent Educator

Young World Physical Education; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulaski County Schools in Somerset, Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Parent Educator to implement the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model, using Foundational Curricula through personal visits, group meetings, screenings, and resource linkages for families and children.

Responsibilities include training, conducting screenings, conducting family visits, coordinating monthly Parent Connections, and recruiting families while collaborating with local community programs to support child development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them.
• Must have valid Kentucky Driver's License and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Attend Foundational and Model Implementation trainings for certification for children ages 0-3.
• Provide parent education through regular personal visits, virtually and in person.
• Coordinate monthly Parent Connections activities with PAT team.
• Recruit families and engage in recruitment activities to replace exiting families.
• Maintain program documentation to meet fidelity and funder requirements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Parent Educator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5853487

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Overview

A certified Parent Educator implements the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development centered parenting, and family well-being in their work with families. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curriculum in diverse, equitable, and inclusive ways, the Parent Educator partners, facilitates, and reflects with families. This is accomplished by providing education in the form of personal visits, group meetings, screenings, and linkages to a network of resources for parents and children.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Parent Educator include:

• Attend Foundational and Model Implementation training for certification for children ages 0-3
• Attend Foundational 2 certification for children age 3-5
• Provide parent education through regular personal visits both virtually and in person, implementing the Parents as Teachers Foundational 1 and 2 Curriculum
• Assess family’s needs and provide developmentally appropriate information, guidance, and support to parents
• Conduct all required screenings under program guidelines and fidelity requirements
• Work with the PAT team to organize, plan, coordinate, and facilitate monthly Parent Connections activities
• Represent the Parents as Teachers program at various community events supporting families and/or young children
• Coordinate services with other community programs offering resources to parents and their young children
• Recruit initial caseload, and engage in recruitment activities on a regular basis to replace exiting families
• Plan, provide, and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development centered parenting, and family well-being
• Use PAT Foundational curriculum to share research-based information with families
• Invite families to Parent Connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children's development
• Maintain and submit in a timely way all required family and program documentation to meet program fidelity and funder requirements
• Organize supplies and materials needed to complete personal visits, etc.
• Participate in at least 2 hours of individual reflective supervision, 90 minutes of group reflective supervision monthly, among other staff meetings
• Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually

Qualifications

Required

• Degree requirements and licenses as determined by EPSB
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred, but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to feel comfortable speaking with individuals about PAT and attend community events for recruitment purposes
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (work is often away from the office)
• Computer skills; including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Internet
• Ability to complete the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT services
• Familiarity with issues surrounding family poverty
• Commitment to working with diverse people and families
• Provide services in a culturally appropriate/sensitive manner
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member
• Maintain current certification as a Parent Educator by completing the required professional development hours for years of service
• Valid Kentucky Driver's License and proof of valid vehicle insurance
• Reliable vehicle

Position Type

• Full-Time (evening and weekends at times)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $40,415 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Amy Smith , Principal/Preschool Coordinator
• Memorial Education Center
• Email: [e-mail]

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