Parents As Teachers - Parent Educator
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Parents As Teachers Supervisor, the Parent Educator provides parent education, developmental information, and family support to parents through personal home visits to promote the health development of children from pregnancy to kindergarden. Parent educators utilize the nationally recognized “Parents as Teachers”curriculum to deliver quality home-based early childhood education, developmentally age appropriate resources of effective child – parent interactions techniques.The ideal candidate will embody Gunnison County Juvenile and Health and Human Services values and approaches, which includes: Equity, Diversity and Inclusive practice, Positive Youth Development, Understanding Risk and Protective Factors, cultural awareness, a 2Generational approach and being trauma responsive with both young people, families and community members. This position is grant-funded with flexible scheduling required.
Requirements
- Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
- Must have reliable vehicle
- Must pass a state and federal criminal background check.
- Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within the first year of employment.
- Special certification as appropriate and required for expanded functions.
- Current CPR and First Aid – or obtained within first 6 months of hire
- Ability to pass TB Test
- Attend Foundational and Model Implementation training for certification for children ages 0-3
- Attend Foundational 2 certification for children ages 3-5
- Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English is required.
Nice To Haves
- A baccalaureate degree in early childhood development or related field is preferred
- Minimum of 60 college hours in early childhood development with a minimum of two years experience directly working with young children under the age of 5 preferred
- Certificate in Early childhood education, Elementary Education, or 5 years experience in preschool setting preferred.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the department finds appropriate and acceptable.
- Public Health experience is preferred.
- Recent pertinent continuing education.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides parent education, developmental information, and family support to parents through personal home visits to promote the health development of children from pregnancy to kindergarden.
- Utilizes the nationally recognized “Parents as Teachers”curriculum to deliver quality home-based early childhood education.
- Provides developmentally age appropriate resources of effective child – parent interactions techniques.
Benefits
- Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent
- Sick Leave: 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
- Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.
- Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
