Parent Educator (Parents As Teachers)
About The Position
Meeting Street is hiring a full-time, bilingual (English/Spanish) Parent Educator for its Parents As Teachers program, working 40 hours per week. The role supports children and families through personal or telehealth visits guided by the Parents as Teachers curriculum, required child and family screenings, and group activities and program events. The Parent Educator builds rapport with families and empowers them by building on their strengths. The role incorporates the Parents as Teachers educator practices of partnering, facilitating, and reflecting, with families from diverse backgrounds and an anti-racist, non-judgmental lens. The employee attends Parents as Teachers trainings and other appropriate ongoing professional development. Meeting Street emphasizes respect, compassion, integrity, inclusivity, excellence, and responding appropriately to racism and other forms of injustice.
Requirements
- Be bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Meet at least one of the following: 3 or more years' experience as a parent raising children through 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, along with at least 1 year of professional experience providing services to infants, toddlers, and their families.
- Have a valid driver's license and the ability to provide own transportation to appointments.
- Have valid CPR and First Aid training or be willing to obtain it upon hire.
- Have excellent organizational and time management skills.
Responsibilities
- Conduct personal or telehealth visits using the Parents as Teachers curriculum as a guide.
- Complete all child and family screenings required for the program.
- Incorporate the three roles of a parent educator—partnering, facilitating, and reflecting—into daily practice with families from diverse backgrounds using an anti-racist and non-judgmental lens.
- Establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.
- Facilitate and engage families in group activities and other program events.
- Attend Parents as Teachers trainings and other ongoing professional development as appropriate.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Generous paid time off
- 13 paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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