FACE Parent Educator

POSITION SUMMARY:  Parent Educator for FACE Home-Based conducts personal visits with families of prenatal to 5-year old children on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to provide research-based information on how children grow and develop and how parents can foster learning and nurture development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as a member of the FACE team:  recruiting, advertising, visiting families, writing newsletter articles, etc. to publicize program and encourage participation.
• Plan and deliver lessons, based on the PAT curriculum, to families (personal visits).
• Establish a weekly visit schedule and provide documentation of visits.
• Act as parent/child advocate; help parents access resources.
• Establish rapport with families.
• Attend required trainings.
• Plan and facilitate monthly Family Circle meetings.
• Collaborate with other agencies/programs.
• Facilitate regular child screenings and referrals as necessary.
• Complete required monthly reports, end-of-year report, and data collection for BIE.
• Keep program materials, equipment, and records secure and free from unwarranted wear and tear or vandalism.
• Maintain accurate records as required by program, school, and community.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES:

• Attend staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

     Education:    Associate’s Degree or equivalent required (Early Childhood preferred).

     Experience:  Early Childhood (ages 0-5) experience and working with adults/families is preferred.

     Knowledge:  Child development, adult learners, community resources.

     Skills and abilities:

· Cultural awareness and appreciation.

· Eagerness to learn and continue individual professional growth.

· Flexibility and creativity, a good imagination, a sense of humor.

· Able to work in a professional manner, exhibiting independent work skills.

· Pleasant personality, eagerness to work with both children and their parents/caregivers.

· Able to work in a team setting.

· Understanding of the need for family support.

· Sensitivity to the feelings and needs of undereducated adults, and respect for families.

· Able to use computer, digital camera, and other technology.

· Able to maintain confidentiality.

· Able to communicate verbally and in writing.

· Possess a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Must be able to carry visit materials into homes.  This includes books, manipulatives, and sometimes a portable TV/VCR.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Office space in school facility, vehicle for driving to and from personal visits and families’ homes.  Personal visits are a major part of this position.  (Environment on personal visits in the homes varies, generally unknown until time of visit, depending on individual circumstances.)

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

Immediately supervised by FACE Coordinator, with overall supervision by Principal.