Parent Educator - Bilingual (Spanish)

Meeting Street Massachusetts Inc•New Bedford, MA

8h•$19 - $22

About The Position

Meeting Street is hiring a full-time, bilingual English/Spanish Parent Educator to work 40 hours per week. The position provides home-based parenting education and support to parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 5. The educator offers personalized, culturally sensitive guidance on child development, positive parenting, and early learning; completes program screenings; and connects families with resources and community services. The role also includes weekly reflective supervision and staff meetings, relationship-building with families, and maintaining accurate records of visits, progress, and outcomes. The hourly pay range is $18.50 to $22.20 based on related experience, and the position is eligible for a yearly bilingual stipend.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following: 3 or more years’ experience as a parent raising children ages 0–5; 2 or more years’ experience as a Parents As Teachers family participant; 2 or more years’ professional experience providing services to infants, toddlers, and their families; or a CDA or associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, or a related field, with at least 1 year of professional experience providing services to infants, toddlers, and their families.
Be fully bilingual in English and Spanish, including reading, writing, speaking, and translating.
Have a valid driver’s license and provide own transportation to appointments.
Have valid CPR and First Aid training or be willing to obtain it upon hire.
Be able to sit, stand, and walk continuously throughout the day.
Bend, stoop, squat, push, and pull 10–15% of the time.
Kneel and reach above shoulder level occasionally, 1–33% of the time.
Use a computer and other office equipment 50–75% of the time.

Responsibilities

Conduct home visits with parents and caregivers, providing personalized, culturally sensitive parenting education that supports child development from birth to age 5.
Complete all child and family screenings required for the program.
Educate parents on child development milestones, positive parenting strategies, and early learning activities.
Address individual family needs and challenges and offer resources and referrals to community services.
Attend weekly reflective supervision and staff meetings.
Build rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of family visits, progress, and outcomes in accordance with program guidelines.
Recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice.