Parent Educator — Home Visits, Screenings & Family Support

Parents as Teachers; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Parents as Teachers in Neosho, Missouri is seeking a Parent Educator to provide parent education to families with children from birth to kindergarten entry. You will plan and conduct home visits, document findings, and participate in group activities.

The role requires a flexible schedule, evening visits, and completing required professional development hours. A four-year degree or equivalent in education or child development is preferred, with alternative paths described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Four year degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or equivalent.
• Two-year degree or certificate in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Nursing and experience with young children and their parents.
• Sixty semester hours or more of credit from an accredited institution and two years of successful experience with young children and their parents.
• Five years of successful experience in a program working with young children and their parents and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide and document home visits. Educators must have a flexible schedule to accommodate scheduling of visits. Evening visits one to two nights per week are required.
• Conduct yearly developmental screenings
• Participate in recruitment of families
• Plan and attend group connection activities
• Complete required number of annual professional development hours
• Be highly organized and accountable
• Be an independent and self-motivated worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Associate degree or certificate in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Sixty semester hours with experience in programs with young children and families

Five years of experience with young children and families and a high school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Parents as Teachers in Neosho, Missouri is seeking a Parent Educator to provide parent education to families with children from birth to kindergarten entry. You will plan and conduct home visits, document findings, and participate in group activities.

The role requires a flexible schedule, evening visits, and completing required professional development hours. A four-year degree or equivalent in education or child development is preferred, with alternative paths described in the posting.