Parents as Teachers Educator

Macon County R-1 School District; Macon (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Macon County R-1 School District seeks a compassionate Part-time Parents as Teachers Educator for the 2026-2027 school year in Macon, Missouri. The role focuses on parent education, family support, and early development through home visits, group activities, and community connections.

The educator will promote school readiness, support families with children through kindergarten entry, and collaborate with district staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Education, or related field (or ability to obtain required PAT certification)
• Ability to complete and maintain Parents as Teachers Foundation Training and annual professional development requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Successful completion of background check
• Flexible schedule including evening availability
• Combination of office, home visit, and community-based settings

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular personal home visits with assigned families following the Parents as Teachers Foundational Curriculum
• Develop and maintain supportive, strength-based relationships with families
• Provide developmentally appropriate information related to child growth, development and parenting practices
• Conduct required developmental health, vision and hearing screenings
• Plan and facilitate parent group meetings and family engagement activities
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of visits, screenings, and services
• Maintain confidentiality of family information
• Collaborate with district staff and community agencies to connect families with needed resources
• Participate in required PAT training and ongoing professional development
• Meet all program performance standards and state requirements

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management

Driver's license

Background check

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Degree in Early Childhood Education / related field

Job description

Parents as Teachers Educator

Macon County R-1 School District (MO) Elementary School - Macon, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5975772
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Macon R-1 School District isseeking compassionate and motivated Part-timeParents as Teacher Educatorsfor the2026-2027 school year to support families and children.

The Parents as Teachers (PAT) Parent Educator provides parent education and family support services to families with children through kindergarten entry. The Parent Educator partners with families to promote optimal early development, school readiness, and strong parent-child relationships through personal home visits, group connections, developmental screenings, and resource networking.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Education, or related field (or ability to obtain required PAT certification)
• Ability to complete and maintain Parents as Teachers Foundation Training and annual professional development requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Successful completion of background check
• Flexible schedule including evening availability
• Combination of office, home visit, and community-based settings

Preferred:

• Experience working with young children and families
• Knowledge of early childhood development and family systems

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conduct regular personal home visits with assigned families following the Parents as Teachers Foundational Curriculum
• Develop and maintain supportive, strength-based relationships with families
• Provide developmentally appropriate information related to child growth, development and parenting practices
• Conduct required developmental health, vision and hearing screenings
• Plan and facilitate parent group meetings and family engagement activities
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of visits, screenings, and services
• Maintain confidentiality of family information
• Collaborate with district staff and community agencies to connect families with needed resources
• Participate in required PAT training and ongoing professional development
• Meet all program performance standards and state requirements

Applications will be pulled 7 days after initial posting. If no candidate has been selected, position will remain open until filled.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brenda Nelson , Elementary Principal
• Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]