Part-Time Parent Educator/Home Visitor (Parents As Teachers)

Job title: Part-Time Parent Educator/Home Visitor (Parents As Teachers) in USA at Delaware Department of Education Company: Delaware Department of Education Job description: POSITION: Part-Time Parent Educator/Home Visitor (Reported Time Position - no benefits / reported time salary schedule) LOCATION: Stubbs Early Education Center REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Supervisor – Parents as Teachers (PAT) New Castle County APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested applicants must complete an online application and submit (upload) a letter of interest, a resume, and three current (within one year), dated, & signed professional reference letters. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.SALARY: Commensurate with appropriate salary schedule MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months (summer work may be required) REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, an Associate’s degree, or 60 college credits towards completion of a degree
• Experience in the following (preferred but not required):

*Working with children and families ages birth – age 8 yrs. *Providing workshops/presentations to parents

• Providing home visits
• Must be able to attend training for certification using the Parents as Teachers Foundational Curriculum
• Ability to carry a minimum caseload of 10 families
• Must be willing to provide home visits in high need/low-income communities
• Demonstrate strong oral, written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate strong ability to make decisions, comprehend multiple instructions and exercise good judgment
• Strong ability to independently schedule, plan and manage service delivery to participating families
• Capacity to problem solve, handle crises, and work with families and children of various cultures from low-income backgrounds
• Must be available to work on weekends and evenings
• Must be able to lift 10-15 lbs., and sit and rise from floors in home settings
• Demonstrate knowledge in the area of early childhood development, parent education and family support
• Excellent computer skills – competency will be tested

RESPONSIBILITIES AS PARENT EDUCATOR/HOME VISITOR:

• Shall successfully complete Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Training. This is a combination of online sessions as well as self-paced modules and a final assessment. This will take place over five business days for a total of 37-52 hours.
• Shall complete any specialized trainings approved by the program administrator offered by the Parents as Teachers national center for extended services to families included data base management system
• Shall be trained in the Ages and Stages Questionnaire and Life Skills Progression Screenings with follow-up in three months
• Shall provide home visits to families using the Parents as Teachers Foundational Curriculum(s)
• Follow all other policies and procedures for home visiting, and other components of the PAT program
• Assess family needs and provide developmentally appropriate information, guidance, and support to parents
• Coordinate services with other community programs offering services to parents and their young children
• Willingness to provide parenting classes as needed discussing various topics and resources relating to parenting children from birth to age 5.
• Represent the Parents as Teachers program at various community events supporting families and/or young children
• Shall keep accurate records of all services provided
• Shall conduct and/or assist with group meetings and activity nights for families
• Participate in all staff meetings, reflective supervision meetings, and professional development
• Participate in regular, relationship-based supervision with the PAT supervisor or designee and engage in setting personal goals for personal and professional development
• Shall actively recruit families to participate in program when needed
• Shall maintain certification through related in-service:

• 20 contact hours in each year of employment

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this positionChristina School District Human Resources 1899 S. College Avenue Newark, DE 19702 PH: 302-552-2600 FAX: 302-295-8922 Website:Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any levelThe Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600. Expected salary: Location: USA Apply for the job now! Apply for this job