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St. Joseph School District

Parent Educator - Tier 1 - Part Time

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What they do

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.

$34,383 / year median in Missouri

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

JobID:
1812
Position Type:
Early Learning Centers/Parent Educator Date Posted:
7/7/2026
Location:
Mark Twain ELC -
Parents As Teacher Position Title:
Parent Educator - Tier 1
Qualifications:
Required:
A minimum of 2 years' experience in a program serving families and their young children, with 60 college credit hours.
Preferred:
College degree in early childhood development, family studies, social work or a related field.
Training Required:
This position requires 2 weeks of training (80 hours) for Foundational 1 and Foundational 2 training with Parents as Teachers National Center. Both training sessions will take place remotely.
FLSA:
Non-Exempt Salary Schedule:
Education Support Salary Schedule (R5)
Direct Report:
Parents as
Teachers Supervisor Terms of Employment:
12 months Eligible for emergency telework:
Yes Terms of Employment:
Specific work hours are established by home visit appointments set by parent educators and Early Childhood Developmental Screening events for the community of St. Joseph. Families are expected to receive visits during a 12-month period and will require evening and weekend hours.
Essential Job Functions:
Attend work in a regular, reliable and punctual manner. To "telework" when requested by the District. Complete requirement to become a certified Parent Educator in accordance with the Parents As Teachers National Center model. Deliver home visits to caregivers of young children according to the Parents As Teachers National Center Model. This includes partnering with parents to deliver content related to child development, family well-being, and development-centered parenting. Maintain accurate and comprehensive records Complete Health and Developmental, and Social Emotional Screenings both in the home and in the community. Plan and facilitate Group Connections in accordance with the PAT model. Connect families to community resources Participate in recruiting and outreach throughout the community and within the district. Engage in annual Professional Development required for recertification Attend monthly Staff meetings Complete monthly Reflective Supervision in accordance with the PAT model. Other duties as assigned by the Parents as Teachers Supervisor.
Other Requirements:
Be organized, independent and self-motivated. Be competent with technology including email, internet, and the web-based record keeping systems. Personal, reliable transportation to provide home visits throughout the school district.
Employee Behavior and Conduct:
District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful. EOE Please watch for email communications from our district. If selected for an interview you may be contacted via email.