Part-time Parent Educator

Festusathletics; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 25,480 - 36,290; Part time

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a Parent Educator for the Parents as Teachers program. This role involves providing home visits, supporting young children and their families, and requires a certification or degree in Early Childhood Education or related fields. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. The position offers a minimum salary of $22.42 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Certification and/or four-year degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• One-week training in Parents as Teachers curriculum required.
• Prior experience with young children and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide home visits to support young children and families.
• Organize and conduct one-on-one sessions with parents.
• Complete required professional development hours annually.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail orientation

Computer proficiency

Education

Certification or four-year degree in relevant field

Tools

PAT record keeping system

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Early Childhood
• Date Posted: 3/26/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

The Festus School Districtis seeking applicants for the position of:

Parent Educator - Parents as Teachers

Position Title: Parent Educator – Parents as Teachers

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Minimum $22.42 per hour - pay is dependent on years' experience.

Qualifications

• Certification and/or a four-year degree in either Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Social Work or a related field and demonstrated ability in working with young children and their parents
• Must receive a one-week training/certificate in the Parents as Teachers Foundational Curriculum and Model Implementation from the Parents as Teacher National Institute in St. Louis, MO. Parent Educator must annually complete required professional development hours as established by DESE in order to remain a certified Parents as Teachers parent educator.
• Prior experience in working with young children and their families in a home visiting program preferred.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (nonjudgmental, objective, reflective, empathic, patient, tactful).
• Organized, detail oriented, independent and self-motivated, with unquestionable integrity.
• Skillfully able to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.
• Competent with computer skills including; email, word processing and the ability to use the PAT record keeping system.
• Personal, licensed and insured reliable transportation is necessary to provide home visits throughout our four school districts.
• Must be available to work some days, evenings and weekends.

Must physically be able to sit on the floor during visits, lift 40lbs, and stand in one place for up to 2 hours.

"Educating all students for the challenges of tomorrow"

The Festus R-VI School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, creed, color, national origin or handicap.