Parent Educator | $22 - $25 / hour

Easterseals Midwest • Gladstone, MO

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About The Position

The Parent Educator works with families in their homes to help them develop skills and become strong influences in their children’s lives. The role connects families with community resources and services, supports positive parenting, and promotes children’s rights. Parent Educators are expected to work professionally and collaboratively while adapting to families’ needs and goals.

A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child/adolescent development, or a related field is preferred but not required. Five or more years of related work experience in early childhood education or development is preferred.

Requirements

• Ability to adapt to a variety of situations, clients, or groups.
• Dependable, flexible, and reliable.
• Take personal responsibility for mistakes, seek self-improvement, and show initiative for self-improvement.
• Remain professional and demonstrate good judgment.
• Ability to work without direct supervision or as part of a team.
• Proactively seek feedback to improve work processes and service.
• Promote the inclusion of family and significant others, and respect families’ values, beliefs, and goals.
• Ability to manage and embrace change.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child/adolescent development, or a related field.
• Five or more years of related work experience in early childhood education or development.

Responsibilities

• Develop resources to help parents overcome barriers and develop positive parenting skills.
• Conduct applicable assessments according to schedule.
• Organize and implement activities that keep children actively engaged, and instruct families on methods to continue the activities.
• Maintain accurate data and client records in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Provide resources that connect families with community resources and services.
• Advocate for and protect and promote children’s rights.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with service organizations in the respective counties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed