TES Parent Educator - Conecuh County

Auburn University•Evergreen, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System (ACES) is seeking a temporary, part-time Parent Educator to serve families in Conecuh County through the Parents as Teachers program. The educator visits enrolled families in their homes to share child development knowledge, teach positive parenting techniques, conduct developmental screenings, and connect families with community resources that support school readiness, health, and well-being. Employment is contingent on continued funding. Auburn University students are not eligible for TES positions. The role involves implementing the National Parents as Teachers Center curriculum and local district enhancements, serving families through home visits and parent group meetings, and completing program documentation and reporting. Parent Educators attend required training and staff meetings and recruit volunteer families. Regular hours are 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with flexibility to work some evenings and weekends when families’ schedules require it.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of experience organizing pre-designed educational programs or services, in customer service, administrative support/clerical work, or related experience.
Comfortable delivering educational services during home visits in a nonjudgmental, strengths-based manner.
Well organized and able to manage complex screening and reporting timelines.
Passion for the work, an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude, and ability to work as a team player.
Flexibility regarding work times and days.

Responsibilities

Visit enrolled families in their homes and deliver educational services in a nonjudgmental, strengths-based manner.
Implement the curriculum provided by the National Parents as Teachers Center and local district enhancements.
Serve up to 15 families in a TES position, providing a minimum of 12 and up to 24 home visits per year per family.
Conduct at least six parent group meetings per year.
Complete required documentation, including home-visit records, attendance records for Parents as Teachers events, screening summaries, and reports requested by the coordinator.
Actively recruit volunteer families to participate in the program.
Attend all required certification, in-service, and screening trainings.
Attend biweekly staff meetings with the supervisor and other Parent Educators.
Maintain organization and meet screening and reporting timelines.
Work some evenings and weekends when client schedules require it.