2026-2027 Parent Educator (full-time)

Liberty School District 53•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The job of Parent Educator is done for the purpose/s of providing instruction to parents in the areas of parenting and child development and educational support to parents of preschool children (prenatal to kindergarten entry); acting as a liaison between school and community; providing information on educational and related support services available to eligible students and families; conveying information regarding school and/or district activities and procedures; and assessing the need to make referrals to families to other agencies. This job reports to Principal of the Early Childhood Center Essential Functions Communicates with a wide variety of personnel (e.g. school staff, business owners, medical professionals, community based organizations, social service agencies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that resources will assist families that have been identified. Compiles child/family information for a variety of uses (e.g. state reporting, etc.) for the purpose of meeting program requirements. Conducts parent meetings/personal visits for the purpose of providing instruction related to child development information and/or identifying and providing instruction regarding the educational needs and problems involving children and their families. Confers with other teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating child's progress. Consistently interacts with students for the purpose of evaluating and educating students. Coordinates with community leaders and organizations for the purpose of building resources and expanding program capabilities. Evaluates the need for and provides families information about outside agencies (e.g. state agencies, medical professionals, counselors, foundations, charities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the educational needs of students and families are met. Identifies at-risk children for the purpose of providing support to improve child progress and ensuring the families ongoing involvement in the educational process. Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance. Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees (e.g. staff, group, parent, teacher, meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines. Prepares written materials (e.g. notes, memos, letters, newsletters, handouts, contact records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, and/or conveying information. Recruits families to the program (e.g. creates fliers, writes newsletters, etc.) for the purpose of providing education and information for parents and meeting program requirements. Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required. Visits families in their homes for the purpose of providing parenting and child development information, screening and support. Other Functions Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and adhering to safety practices.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: early childhood development and learning; community resources and principles of a community services program; school educational programs; codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; and English grammar/punctuation/ spelling/vocabulary.
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups including those with varying educational levels, without judgment or bias; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; meeting deadlines and schedules; working flexible hours; and working as part of a team.
Job related experience is required.
High School diploma or equivalent
Must meet the minimum requirements for Parent Educators as stated in the DESE Early Childhood Development Act Administrative Manual
PAT Certification
Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability
Obtain required CEUs each year to maintain PAT Certification
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree

Responsibilities

Communicates with a wide variety of personnel (e.g. school staff, business owners, medical professionals, community based organizations, social service agencies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that resources will assist families that have been identified.
Compiles child/family information for a variety of uses (e.g. state reporting, etc.) for the purpose of meeting program requirements.
Conducts parent meetings/personal visits for the purpose of providing instruction related to child development information and/or identifying and providing instruction regarding the educational needs and problems involving children and their families.
Confers with other teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating child's progress.
Consistently interacts with students for the purpose of evaluating and educating students.
Coordinates with community leaders and organizations for the purpose of building resources and expanding program capabilities.
Evaluates the need for and provides families information about outside agencies (e.g. state agencies, medical professionals, counselors, foundations, charities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the educational needs of students and families are met.
Identifies at-risk children for the purpose of providing support to improve child progress and ensuring the families ongoing involvement in the educational process.
Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic lists and records for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and committees (e.g. staff, group, parent, teacher, meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with program guidelines.
Prepares written materials (e.g. notes, memos, letters, newsletters, handouts, contact records, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, and/or conveying information.
Recruits families to the program (e.g. creates fliers, writes newsletters, etc.) for the purpose of providing education and information for parents and meeting program requirements.
Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.
Visits families in their homes for the purpose of providing parenting and child development information, screening and support.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.