Parents As Teachers (Part-Time)

Poplarbluffschools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

Poplar Bluff Board of Education is seeking a PARENTS AS TEACHER'S EDUCATOR – PART TIME EMPLOYEE to support the Early Childhood Program District Wide. The educator will conduct home visits and group meetings to foster a positive learning experience for young children and their families.

Responsibilities include developing PAT-aligned lesson plans, maintaining records in Visit Tracker, and coordinating with families, schools, and community resources to meet children's needs while staying compliant

Qualifications

• Must hold certification in the field of Parents as Teachers meeting state and national requirements.
• Must have received training through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Must use the PAT program as the basis for instructing children and working with families.
• Must adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Must abide by all rules and regulations established by Poplar Bluff Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials for PAT across home visits and group meetings.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences for families.
• Evaluate developmental growth and keep appropriate records.
• Provide individual, small group and large group opportunities for families using PAT curriculum.
• Cooperate with staff and community resources to meet family needs.
• Communicate progress with parents via home visits or group meetings.

Skills

Home visits

Communication with parents

Record keeping

Education

PAT certification per state/national requirements

Missouri training for PAT

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Parents As Teachers
• Date Posted: 7/27/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: 08/24/2026

Job Description

TITLE: PARENTS AS TEACHER'S EDUCATOR – PART TIME EMPLOYEE

REPORTS TO: THE DIRECTOR OF THE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM.

JOB GOAL: TO CREATE A FIRST LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. TO ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE RAPPORT WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES; THROUGH HOME VISITS AND GROUP MEETINGS WITH FAMILIES ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM. TO MOTIVATE CHILDREN TO DEVELOP SKILLS, ATTITUDES AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED TO PROVIDE A GOOD FOUNDATION FOR ENTRY INTO KINDERGARTEN. TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO PROVIDE NEEDED RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN P.A.T.

Pay Column: Paid per contact per visit category

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must hold certification in the field of Parents as Teachers meeting state and national requirements.
• Must have received training through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Must use the P.A.T. program as the basis for instructing children and working with families.
• Must adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Must abide by all rules and regulations established by the Poplar Bluff Board of Education.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• The educator will develop lesson plans and instructional materials and will provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the P.A.T. curriculum to the needs of her families.
• Will translate lesson plans into learning experience to best utilize the available time for instruction in both home visits and group meetings.
• Evaluates pupil's developmental growth through screenings and personal visits and keeps appropriate records.
• Adopts and uses the curriculum to provide individual, small group and large group opportunities for families.
• Identifies pupil and family needs and cooperates with other professional staff members and community resources to meet these needs.
• Communicates by home visitation or group meetings on a regular basis with parents concerning the progress of each student.
• Participates in required in-service and professional growth activities to stay current in the PAT program and to maintain P.A.T. certification.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares home visit and group meeting materials, and maintains P.A.T. materials in an organized manner.
• Prepares lesson plans according to P.A.T. curriculum guidelines.
• Observes, evaluates, and records student progress. All records must be entered online into Visit Tracker program in a timely manner each month.
• Works cooperatively with all other P.A.T. staff in planning and implementing P.A.T. events.
• Plans and prepares activities to involve the parent and child at home, based upon the child's needs.
• Prepares materials and gathers information to leave with parents on home visits.
• Evaluates home visits and group meetings through use of official P.A.T survey forms.
• Conducts required pre and post testing and paperwork of children. Exits families when required.
• Completes other tasks for the good of the program as requested by supervisory personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Must be able to physically move about the classroom or home instructing students on the floor, in chairs, or in the group settings.
• Must be able to communicate (both verbally and written) with students, staff and parents.
• Must be able to proficiently use and access email, the Visit Tracker Web program and the internet.
• Must be able to lift and carry P.A.T. materials.
• Must hold a Missouri Driver's License and be able to make home visits.