Parents as Teacher Educator (Part Time)

Farmington R-VII School District; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington R-VII School District seeks an Early Childhood Educator to instruct parents prenatal through kindergarten entry in developmental information and to coordinate in-home training.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, home visits, and delivering individualized lessons to support child development and parent-child activities; a Missouri driver’s license and certification as a parent educator may be required, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Vocational Home Economics or Family and Consumer Sciences, or Occupational Child Care Services with demonstrated ability to work with young children and their parents.
• Associates degree or two-year certificate in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Nursing with demonstrated ability working with young children and their parents.
• 60 college hours and two years of successful experience in a program working with young children and their parents.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality of information gained through the position.
• Travels to homes and provides in-home training to parents.
• Provides timely information on child's development and parent-child activities.
• Develops individualized lessons covering self-help, motor, social, cognitive and language skills for parents to implement at home.
• Increases parent confidence in child-rearing activities.
• Provides screening for children from birth to kindergarten age to identify possible delays, physical problems, or advanced abilities.

Skills

Family engagement

Communication skills

Organization & planning

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field)

Associates degree / 2-year certificate in ECED or Nursing

60 college hours + 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Reports to:

Early Childhood Coordinator and Assistant Superintendent

Summary of Position:

Instructs parents prenatal through kindergarten entry in developmental information.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Vocational Home Economics or Family and Consumer Sciences, or Occupational Child Care Services and demonstrated ability to work with young children and their parents; or
• Associates 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
• 60 college hours and two years of successful experience in a program working with young children and their parents.

Knowledge / Skills and Training Required:

• Knowledge of the developmental domains of a child from birth through five years of age.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain relationships with young children and their families.
• Demonstrate organizational and planning skills; oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the ability to be self-motivated, flexible, and a team player.
• Valid Missouri driver's license with appropriate vehicle insurance as primary insured
• Ability to acquire certification as a parent educator, and maintain that certification (Training is required and provided, upon hire)

Availability:

• Flexible Schedule is available
• A minimum of 1-2 evenings a week required

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Maintains confidentiality of information gained through the performance and location of the position.
• Travels to homes and provides in-home training to parents.
• Provides timely information on child's development and parent-child activities.
• Develops individualized lessons covering self-help, motor, social, cognitive, and language skills development for parents to implement in home.
• Increases parent confidence in child-rearing activities.
• Provides screening for children from birth to kindergarten age to identify possible delays, physical problems, or advanced abilities.

The District reserves the right to close this posting when a suitable applicant has been identified.

This is for the 2026-2027 school year.