Parent Educator (Parents As Teachers)

Meeting Street•Providence, RI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in children’s lives? Look no further and join the team at Meeting Street! Meeting Street is a special place of learning, where children of all abilities have the opportunities to reach their fullest potential. Meeting Street is currently looking for Parent Educators – Bilingual (English/Spanish) for 40 hours per week. Meeting Street believes the dignity of each person is paramount. We recognize that our community’s future strength rests firmly on our commitment to our values of respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, and excellence. To uphold these commitments, we expect all employees to recognize and properly respond to racism and other forms of injustice.

Requirements

Must meet ONE (1) of the following requirements: 3+ years’ experience as a parent raising children through ages 0-5, 2+ years’ experience as a Parents As Teachers family participant, 2+ years professional experience providing services to infants, toddlers and their families, CDA or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services or related field with 1+ year professional experience providing services to infants, toddlers and their families
Valid Driver’s license and ability to provide own transportation to appointments
Valid CPR and First Aid Training or willing to obtain upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Conducts personal or telehealth visits using the Parents as Teachers curriculum as a guide.
Complete all child and family screenings required for the program.
Able to learn, understand and incorporate the three roles of a parent educator: partnering, facilitating, and reflecting into daily practice with all families from diverse backgrounds with an anti-racist and non-judgmental lens.
Be able to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.
Facilitates and engages families in group activities and other program events.
Attends Parents as Teachers trainings, and other ongoing professional development as appropriate.