2026 Parent Educator Temporary Position, 1.5 hours/week, Dates: 10/19/26-12/21/26

About the role

The teacher will be responsible for leading parent discussion groups for parents of children aged 18 to 23 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials with developmentally appropriate information for each age group.
• Establish and maintain high standards of group dynamics to achieve an effective learning atmosphere.
• Evaluate the meaningfulness of presented materials to the group, keep appropriate records in a timely fashion, and prepare progress reports or surveys as needed.
• Assist in identifying children's needs and make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Maintain a professional day as defined by building/contract.
• Communicate regularly with parents outside normal classroom day by means of newsletters, phone calls, e‑mails, etc.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative manner with colleagues and supervisors.
• Maintain and improve professional skills by participating in building and department meetings, formal coursework, workshops, and seminars to stay current with best teaching practices.
• Participate in a professional learning community on a regular basis.
• Integrate technology into instruction.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Collaborative work in a fast‑paced environment interacting with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community with multiple requests and concerns.
• Support and communicate with other administrators and staff.
• Respond in emergency situations.
• Know, interpret, and follow school district policies.
• May plan and coordinate the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers in the classroom and on field trips.
• May provide input to the goal‑setting process for paraprofessionals.

Requirements

• Parent Educator license (required)
• Current pediatric First Aid and CPR certification (required)

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate skills in performing daily routines.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer, software and necessary classroom technology.
• Ability to develop effective and positive working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
• Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
• Show initiative and function as a self‑starter.
• Effectively communicate and have interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Benefits

This position is not eligible for medical or dental benefits.

Pay

Compensation details are available in the ECFE teacher salary schedule; rates for this position can be found in Appendix ‑g‑, Schedule F.

Schedule

1.5 hours per week, from October 19, 2026 through December 21, 2026 only.