Parent Educator for Early Childhood Family Education

Robbinsdale Area Schools•New Hope, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Licensed Parent Educator for Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) at New Hope Learning Center. This is a 1.0 FTE position with required evening hours. Salary and benefits are based on the 2024-2025 Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Parent Education teaching license required
Knowledge of parent education, adult learning and the Parent Education Core Curriculum Framework
Ability to work effectively with children and parents
Experience with diverse, multicultural children and families
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program director, staff, district personnel and students
Ability to work independently, with limited supervision
Evidence of self-motivation, enthusiasm, patience, problem solving and flexibility
Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Smartboard programs

Responsibilities

Plans and facilitates parent education classes using the Parent Education Core Curriculum Framework.
Collaborates with staff and individual teams on curriculum which includes research-based best practices for Early Childhood Family Education classes.
Creates a climate of trust and safety which includes the importance of privacy and confidentiality.
Acts as a positive role model and reinforces positive parenting skills.
Provides referral and resource information to assist families and connect them with appropriate agencies.
Creates an environment of teamwork, shares resources and collaborates to build community relationships within the classroom, program and in the larger community.
Attends staff meetings, parent educator meetings and other meetings related to the position.
Uses technology to enhance instruction and incorporates different learning methodologies for all learning styles.
Provides an optimal learning environment for adult learners and young students.
Assists in marketing and outreach to families in the community.
Pursues opportunities for professional growth by attending staff development training, reading books, taking classes and attending seminars.
Follows the mission, principles and guidelines of Early Childhood Family Education.
Other duties as assigned by the program director.