PAT Educator

Central Office; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Granville County Schools Central Office in Oxford, NC seeks a Parents as Teachers Educator to deliver evidence-based home visitation services. The role partners with families to foster child development and family well-being through personal visits, screenings, and resource connections.

Qualifications include an associate degree and strong communication skills; Spanish is a plus. The position is 10 months, part-time, with travel across Granville, Franklin, and Vance counties, evenings/weekends

Qualifications

• Associate degree required (or equivalent as approved).
• Experience with young children and families preferred.
• Spanish speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular home visits to deliver PAT-based content and support family well-being.
• Perform developmental, health, hearing, and vision screenings as outlined by PAT.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of visits and outcomes; complete required reports.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Spanish speaking

Time management

Computer skills

Data entry

Education

Associate degree (Early Childhood Education)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Data entry systems

Job description

PAT Educator

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This job is also posted in Granville County Public Schools , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5894165
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Parents as Teachers (PAT) Educator

REPORTS TO:

PAT Program Coordinator / GCPS Early Childhood Coordinator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

10 months

POSITION TYPE:

Part-Time, hourly pay

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Parent Educator is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based home visitation services to families with children born through five using the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model. The parent educator partners with parents to enhance parenting skills, promote optimal child development, and strengthen family well-being through personal visits, developmental screenings, and resource connections.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Home Visits

• Conduct regular personal visits with families following the PAT model to provide parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being content.
• Build trusting relationships with families, respecting cultural and individual differences.
• Support parents in understanding child development and in using positive parenting practices.

Screenings and Assessments

• Conduct developmental, social-emotional, health, hearing, and vision screenings for children as outlined in the PAT model.
• Assist families in identifying developmental milestones and connecting to additional services when needed.

Documentation and Data Entry

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of home visits, assessments, and family goals using approved data systems.
• Complete required reports and documentation in accordance with program and funding requirements.

Group Connections

• Plan and facilitate group meetings to strengthen social connections among families and promote shared learning experiences.
• Develop creative, engaging, and age-appropriate group connection topics based on family needs and interests.

Resource and Referral

• Identify community resources and support families in accessing services that promote health, education, and self-sufficiency.
• Collaborate with community partners to strengthen family support networks.

Professional Development

• Participate in required Parents as Teachers foundational and model implementation training and maintain certification through ongoing professional development.
• Attend staff meetings, reflective supervision sessions, and continuing education opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
  • Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Family Studies, Psychology, Health, or a related field required (or equivalent degree as approved by the Parents as Teachers National Center).
• Experience:
  • Previous experience working with young children and families is preferred.
  • Demonstrated understanding of early childhood development, family systems, and community resources.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, Spanish Speaking is a plus.
  • Demonstrated respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
  • Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective, professional relationships with families and community partners.
  • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet program requirements.
  • Computer use skills (word processing; spreadsheets; ability to learn required programs.
• Proficient in data entry, electronic documentation, and online systems.
• Must complete Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Training prior to delivering PAT services.
• Other Requirements:
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel within the Granville, Franklin, and Vance county service area.
  • Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends to meet family needs.
  • Successful completion of background checks as required by local, state, or federal guidelines.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (educational materials, supplies).
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move during home visits and group events.
• Comfort working in home and community settings with varying conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Combination of office, home, and community-based environments.
• Frequent travel to family homes, community sites, and partner agencies.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Manuela Inman , PAT Coordinator
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]