Parent Educator for Parents as Teachers

Nixa Public Schools; Nixa (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixa Public Schools seeks an early childhood professional to work with families and young children, providing guidance during home visits and developmental screenings from birth to kindergarten.

You will inform parents about development milestones, refer families to appropriate services, and support the district's improvement plan. A relevant degree or credentials and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Certification or degree in listed fields and ability to work with young children and their parents.
• Background check and drug test required by the Board of Education.
• Support the District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan.

Responsibilities

• Work with parents/guardians of prenatal to age five.
• Conduct home visits to provide information and guidance.
• Perform periodic development screenings from birth to kindergarten.
• Inform parents about potential developmental delays and normal progress.
• Refer families to internal/external agencies as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Working with families

Child development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Nursing

Sixty credit hours from US DOE directory

Job description

Primary Tasks & Major Activities

Work alongside parents/legal guardians of children prenatal to age five. Conduct home visits providing families with information and direction in the development of their children. Conduct periodic development screening for all children birth to kindergarten. Inform parents of possible delays in their child's development as well as normal progression. Refer families to internal/external agencies as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Educational/Skills/Experience Required

Certification and/or a four-year degree in either Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Vocational Home Economics, Family and Consumer Sciences or Child Development and demonstrated ability in working with young children and their parents; OR a two-year associate degree or two-year certificate program in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Nursing and demonstrated ability in working with young children and their parents; OR sixty semester hours or more of credit from an academic degree-granting institution which is contained within the United States Department of Education's Directory of Post-Secondary Institutions. Five years of successful experience in a program working with young children and their parents as approved by DESE and a high school diploma or equivalent. Willingness to understand and support the District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. Must successfully pass a background check and drug test that are satisfactory to the Board of Education.

Nixa Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nixa Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.