Parents As Teachers (Part-Time)

Reports to: The Director of the Early Childhood Program.

About the role

To create a first learning experience for young children and their families. To establish effective rapport with children and families through home visits and group meetings with families enrolled in the program. To motivate children to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for entry into kindergarten. To work collaboratively with families, schools, and community resources to provide needed resources for children enrolled in Parents as Teachers (P.A.T.).

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials, providing individualized and small group instruction to adapt the P.A.T. curriculum to the needs of families.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available time for instruction during home visits and group meetings.
• Evaluate pupil's developmental growth through screenings and personal visits, keeping appropriate records.
• Adopt and use the curriculum to provide individual, small group, and large group opportunities for families.
• Identify pupil and family needs, cooperating with other professional staff members and community resources to meet these needs.
• Communicate regularly with parents concerning the progress of each student through home visitation or group meetings.
• Participate in required in-service and professional growth activities to stay current in the PAT program and maintain P.A.T. certification.
• Prepare home visit and group meeting materials, maintaining P.A.T. materials in an organized manner.
• Prepare lesson plans according to P.A.T. curriculum guidelines.
• Supervise children during group meetings.
• Observe, evaluate, and record student progress; enter records online into the Visit Tracker program in a timely manner each month.
• Work cooperatively with all other P.A.T. staff in planning and implementing P.A.T. events.
• Plan and prepare activities to involve the parent and child at home, based on the child's needs.
• Prepare materials and gather information to leave with parents on home visits.
• Evaluate home visits and group meetings through use of official P.A.T. survey forms.
• Conduct required pre- and post-testing and paperwork of children.
• Exit families when required.
• Complete other tasks for the good of the program as requested by supervisory personnel.

Requirements

• Must hold certification in the field of Parents as Teachers meeting state and national requirements.
• Must have received training through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Must use the P.A.T. program as the basis for instructing children and working with families.
• Must adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Must abide by all rules and regulations established by the Poplar Bluff Board of Education.
• Must be able to physically move about the classroom or home instructing students on the floor, in chairs, or in group settings.
• Must be able to communicate (both verbally and written) with students, staff, and parents.
• Must be able to proficiently use and access email, the Visit Tracker Web program, and the internet.
• Must be able to lift and carry P.A.T. materials.
• Must hold a Missouri Driver's License and be able to make home visits.

Pay

Paid per contact per visit category.