Parent Educator - Parents as Teachers

Young World Physical Education; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Arnold, Missouri is hiring a Parent Educator to work with families through the Parents as Teachers program. This part-time position involves conducting screenings, providing personal instruction, and supporting families' educational needs.

Qualifications include a certification or degree in Early Childhood Education and experience with adults and children. The role requires a flexible schedule with hours around evenings and weekends, offering a salary of $23.53 per hour.

Qualifications

• Certification and/or degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 2 years of DESE-approved experience or 5 years experience with a High School Diploma.
• Demonstrated ability to work with adults and young children.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal instruction to parents regarding child development.
• Conduct child developmental screenings.
• Maintain records and document visit details as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Sound judgment

Ability to work with stakeholders

Written and verbal communication

Education

Certification in Early Childhood Education

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education

60 College Credit Hours with DESE experience

High School Diploma with DESE experience

Job description

Parent Educator - Parents as Teachers

Fox C 6 School District, Don Earl Early Childhood Center, Arnold, MO 63010

Job Details

• Job ID: 5692900
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026
• Status: Part-time, approximately 19 hours per week; Flexible schedule – some evenings & weekends may be required.
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Reports To: Parents as Teachers Supervisor; Director of Early Childhood Education
• Salary: $23.53 Per Hour

Job Description

Position Summary: To provide personal instruction, demonstrate appropriate educational activities, and deliver research-based printed materials to parents regarding child development and related issues. To conduct child developmental screenings including, but not limited to, vision, hearing, language understanding and use, motor development, hand-eye coordination, health, and physical development for children from birth through kindergarten entry.

Essential Functions

• Serve families in assigned caseload with face-to-face personal visits at a frequency dictated by supervisor.
• Coordinate services with other community programs with similar purposes, make recommendations for further screenings, evaluations, etc.
• Attend and enhance group connections and community events involving Parents as Teachers (health fairs, parent universities, speaking engagements, etc.).
• Adhere to all district health, safety, and confidentiality policies.
• Document and maintain visit records as required.
• Conduct screenings for children from birth through kindergarten entry, provide related verbal review and written documentation.
• Maintain permanent records as required by Parents as Teachers.
• Actively recruit volunteer families to participate in the program.
• Attend required certification training and become certified as a parent educator.
• Attend required professional development.
• Provide professional parent instruction and delivery of information to district families implementing the curriculum provided by the National Parents as Teachers (PAT) Center, along with enhancements from the district.
• Coordinate services with other community programs with similar purposes.
• Support and enhance the existing PAT program.
• Represent the district at various community events supporting families and/or young children.
• Support the value of education.
• Support the philosophy and mission of the district.
• Support the philosophy and mission of Parents as Teachers.
• Attend training and become qualified to administer developmental and health screenings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or as needs arise.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of clienteles.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with all stakeholders.
• Calm demeanor for handling stressful situations.
• Ability to accomplish tasks that are often interrupted by persons with special and/or immediate needs.
• Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow through and complete tasks without direct supervision.

Basic Requirements

• Must meet one of the following criteria:
• Certification and/or four year degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Associates degree or other certificate in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• 60 College Credit Hours and 2 years DESE-approved experience
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 5 Years of DESE-approved experience
• Demonstrated ability to work with adults and their young children.

Work Environment

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone/email and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, and handle or feel objects. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, and repetitive motions. Requires ability to sit and stand for long periods to complete work. Requires ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and ability to work in noisy, stressful, and crowded environments, and to work in a variety of settings. The employee must independently transport him/herself to various locations in the District for various meetings, events, home visits, etc.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jackie Mcnabb, Parents as Teachers Supervisor
• Don Earl Early Childhood Center, Arnold, MO 63010
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]