A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
Rexburg, Idaho, United States Job Description Job Opportunity:
HOME VISITING DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST
Location:
Rexburg Office, Eastern Idaho Public Health Schedule:
Full-time, Monday - Friday Eastern Idaho Public Health is seeking a Home Visiting Developmental Specialist to join our Parents as Teachers program in the Rexburg office. This position provides evidence-based Parents as Teachers ( PAT ) home-visiting services to pregnant individuals and families with children from birth to age 5, supporting healthy child development and connecting families with community resources. Class Purpose Provide evidence-based home visiting services through the Parents as Teachers ( PAT ) model to support healthy child development and strengthen families from pregnancy through age five. Principal Accountabilities / Responsibilities + Provide culturally responsive home visiting services, developmental screenings, and family-centered interventions for pregnant individuals, infants, and children through age five enrolled in the Parents as Teachers program. + Utilize the established Parents as Teachers ( PAT ) curriculum and evidence-based model to plan and deliver individualized, developmentally appropriate home visits. Prepare, organize, and maintain curriculum materials and learning resources that support each child's developmental needs and each family's goals. + Administer, score, interpret, and document developmental, health, and family assessments in accordance with program requirements. + Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client records, documentation, and data entry required for program reporting and compliance. + Assist families in identifying needs, accessing community resources, and navigating referrals and transitions to additional services. + Plan, coordinate, and facilitate group connection events and parent education activities designed to strengthen family support networks and increase awareness of community resources. + Participate in community outreach activities to promote the Parents as Teachers program and educate community partners, businesses, and organizations about available services. + Participate in continuous quality improvement activities, including required trainings, staff meetings, certification requirements, and ongoing professional development. + Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff and community partners to promote positive outcomes for children and families. + Actively promote Eastern Idaho Public Health programs and services to maximize public health impact a To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
