Parent Educator

Communities In Schools of Central Texas • Sunset Valley, TX

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About The Position

Are you passionate about working for an organization that serves to empower and uplift students through the education system by removing barriers and helping students realize their fullest potential? Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We achieve our mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who demonstrate a passion for what they do. If this is you, are you All In For Kids? The ASPIRE (Achieving Success through Parental Involvement Reading and Education) Program is a 2-generation program providing education for families with children 0-7 years old who are in need of ESL and/or GED classes. The different services provided in the ASPIRE Program are evidence-based parenting classes, early childhood education, adult education, “parent as teachers” home visits and inter-generational literacy activities. ASPIRE services approximately 100 families per year! The Parent Educator provides support and coaches parents on child development best practices to meet the needs of the whole child and help their children reach their developmental milestones. Parent Educators conduct local home visits using the Parents As Teachers curricula and facilitate group parent classes here at our southeast Austin program site. All training is fully paid and mentoring will be provided to ensure your success! This position is ideal for individuals who desire a school-type schedule (evenings and weekends off) with work-life balance, up to 9 weeks paid time off per year, including holidays, fully paid medical and dental insurance, and the opportunity to support children and families in our Austin community. Who you are: First and foremost, we are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You will be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level. What we offer: CIS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The starting salary for this position is $3,541.67/mo.

Requirements

• Knowledge of brain and early childhood development
• Demonstrated experience engaging parents as partners
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting vulnerable families
• Demonstrated cultural competency when serving families from different backgrounds
• Experience using data entry software and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Access to reliable transportation
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children 0-7 years and families OR a minimum of five (5) years of experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

• Parents as Teachers Certification, preferred
• Bilingual, Spanish language proficiency, preferred
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Intervention services
• Experience teaching and role-playing positive parenting strategies in larger groups
• Understanding on best practices in early childhood learning
• Experience in play-based learning
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess family needs and identify parent/guardian goals for the child and family
• Plan and prepare developmentally appropriate activities for each child
• Provide monthly personal visits to families in their home
• Administer and record screenings and assessments
• Refer families to resources to support referrals on a regular basis
• Maintain case files for each family
• Prepare for and teach weekly parent group meetings
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Submit reports as required and scheduled
• Participate in the CIS team approach to service delivery
• Promote and maintain agency culture, standards, and systems
• Perform other duties as assigned by the ASPIRE Parent Education Coordinator or ASPIRE Program Director

Benefits

• Generous time off includes 4+ weeks of holiday, 3 weeks of paid summer break and 2 weeks of vacation time
• CIS pays for 100% of the employee premium for the base medical insurance plan and we provide subsidy to support coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options
• Professional development
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• We offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level