Parent Educator

Westerly Public Schools; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Westerly Public Schools seeks a Part-Time Parent Educator for the Parents as Teachers program. Responsibilities include conducting home visits (60-75 minutes), planning group connections, and completing family screenings. Travel within the district and to other locations as required.

Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidential records are essential. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and valid driver’s license; certification in Parents as Teachers

Qualifications

• Strong verbal, written, and digital communication skills are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Child Development, Education, or related field is required.
• Must have or obtain necessary clearances and licenses as specified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personal visits (60-75 minutes) per schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Plan and deliver parent group connections focusing on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, or family well-being.
• Complete required screenings and maintain program documentation timely.

Skills

Strong verbal, written, and digital

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Child Development, Education, or related field

Tools

Computer skills: web browsing, e-mail, Internet, word processing

Job description

Job Title: Parent Educator
Location: District
Class Title: Regular - Non Union - Non Exempt
Effective Date: 07/01/2026
Salary Range: $24.00/hr
Hours per week: Part Time

Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a nationally recognized home-visiting program for families with children. Parent Educators provide families with materials, activities, screenings, and other supports to foster positive child development. Parent Educators also provide families case management services to offer general support, information and referral, and coordination of services to assist families in meeting personal and self-sufficiency goals.

Supervision Received

• The Parent Educator is supervised by the Parents as Teachers Supervisor and Lead Parent Educator.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personal visits (60-75 minutes) using the Parents as Teachers curriculum on the required visit schedule, including evenings and weekend home visits.
• Plan and deliver parent group connections focusing on a minimum of one of the following areas of emphasis: parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, or family well-being.
• Complete required child and family screenings.
• Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation in a timely manner in accordance with program standards and funding entity requirements.
• Develop and maintain a community resource network and work in collaboration with district schools and community organizations.
• Provide translation services for meetings, conferences, phone calls, and written documentation.
• Assist parents and children with transitions to other services as needed.
• Meet weekly with the Supervisor or Lead Parent Educator for reflective supervision sessions.
• Actively recruit families to enroll in the program through in-person and telephone contact with providers and organizations that serve eligible families.
• Complete annually required competency-based professional development hours to remain a certified Parents as Teachers parent educator.
• Organize and inventory supplies/materials.
• Travel within the district and in/out of the state as required.
• Optionally provide virtual services through interactive video conferencing or telecommunication recommended by the Department of Health and Parents as Teachers National Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Parents as Teachers national certification preferred.
• Experience working with families with multiple needs.
• Strong verbal, written, and digital skills required.
• BCI and CANTS clearance required.
• Valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle.
• Flexibility to conduct home visits when families are available.
• Strong knowledge and commitment to serving families of diverse social and economic backgrounds.
• Adhere to program and contract requirements.
• Adhere to confidentiality of families.
• Be highly organized and accountable; an independent, self‑motivated worker.
• Be able to learn, understand, and incorporate the three roles of a parent educator—partnering, facilitating, and reflecting—into daily practice with families.
• Be able to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.
• Be competent with computer skills, including web browsing, e‑mail, Internet, and word processing.

Knowledge, Skills and Capabilities

• Become knowledgeable about the Parents as Teachers model, including the Essential Requirements necessary for model fidelity.
• Adhere to Westerly Public Schools ethics and code of conduct with families, co-workers, and community.
• Adhere to Westerly Public Schools policies and procedures.

Education and Experience

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Child Development, Education, or a related field, with at least three years of public health or community development experience working with young children and/or parents, and previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.