Parent Educator | Longview - Marshall

Directs, coordinates, supports and evaluates on-the-job performance of direct report Parent Educators to ensure parental knowledge of child development to ensure that young children are healthy, safe, and ready to learn. The position supervises the framework for Parents as Teacher program services per the PAT Foundational Curriculum that includes personal visit plans and guided planning tools resulting in individualized family services.

Organizes discussions with families, implements strategies to strengthen parent educator-family relationships, and facilitates the PAT approach to working with families. Provides and documents reflective supervision for Parent Educators. PAT serves eligible pregnant women and children birth through kindergarten entrance and their families. A combination of education, work experience and effective interpersonal and communication skills is critical for this position.

Travel catchment area:
Gregg and Harrison counties

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Social Work, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a related field preferred. A minimum of 5 years of experience working with families and young children is preferred. Must successfully complete Foundational and Model Implementation Training and Foundational II training, per PAT guidelines. Current valid driver's license in state of residence, proof of automobile liability insurance, and a driving record insurable by the center's insurance carrier.

Experience working with low-income families with infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. Must obtain Parents as Teachers certification. Must be knowledgeable of the social, emotional, intellectual, and creative needs of young children. Must be experienced working with parents and the general public and be able to relate to parents and to understand their needs and requests;
Spanish speaking preferred.

Mobility and ability to bend and reach during an 8-hour day; able to lift a minimum of 10 lbs