Early Childhood Parent Educator

Part-time position, 0.2 FTE.

General Definition of Work

Performs intermediate professional work planning activities, providing classes, educating parents, communicating information, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Early Childhood Family Education Coordinator.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Plans early childhood learning activities.
• Provides ongoing classes for families with young children.
• Provides parent education on various topics of child development.
• Communicates information about schools and community resources.
• Provides a fun and educational learning environment for families.
• Encourages parents to share concerns and experiences.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood education programs and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of practices applicable to early childhood educational programs and students.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to acknowledge students' background knowledge, environment, and learning goals to adapt teaching and learning methods.
• Ability to use modern office equipment and related software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, children, co-workers, staff and administrators, advisory board, and the general public.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and considerable experience working with children and families, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• MN Parent Educator license required.