Parents as Teacher Educators

A certified Parents as Teachers Parent Educator implements the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being in partnership with families. Utilizing the Parents as Teachers Foundational Curriculum in culturally sensitive ways, the PAT Parent Educator partners, facilitates and reflects with families. Services

• Complete PAT Foundational and Implementation training before delivering PAT services
• Complete an initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family
• Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family
• Provide personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being (including planning, participating in, and documenting the visit)
• Use the PAT Foundational Curriculum to share research-based information with families
• Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children's development
• Complete at least an initial and annual developmental screening and health review for each enrolled child
• Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs
• Help parents and children transition to other services as needed, to preschool, or to kindergarten
• Provide PAT services for 18-20 families, annually Outreach and Recruitment
• Provide resource and referral information to all participating PAT families and potential PAT families.
• Publicize the PAT program in the community and assist other PAT educators with maintaining a current waiting list.
• Collaborate with other RAPC staff and programs to promote PAT and to provide other support services for participating PAT families.
• Collaborate with community groups in addressing the needs of young children and their parents. Data Collection and Planning
• Maintain and submit, in a timely manner, all required family and program documentation.
• Organize and inventory supplies/materials
• Participate in 2.5 hours of reflective supervision, monthly.
• Participate in 2.5 hours of staff meetings monthly.
• Obtain competency-based professional development and renew certification annually.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement.
• Participate in monthly local Smart Start/Local Interagency Coordinating Council Team meetings.
• Participate in Region A Partnership for Children Parents as Teachers Affiliate meetings, as requested.
• Provide all required documents for evaluation and participate in all required monitoring activities as required by the Region A Partnership for Children.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Executive Director and Project Manager to support the Mission of the RAPC Qualifications
• BA in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field
• At least two years of experience working with families within the community
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, including travel within the service county(ies) to meet schedules of enrolled families
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with staff, agencies and businesses, based on equality and respect
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, web browser and email

Physical and Environmental Demands Regional Travel:

The role requires flexibility to travel to family homes within the service area, specifically Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties.

Flexible Work Settings:

You must be able to transition between family homes, the Region A Partnership for Children's offices, and various meeting locations.

Reliable Transportation:

Since the role includes mileage reimbursement, it implies the physical ability to operate a vehicle and commute regularly throughout the service region.

Flexible Hours:

The position requires physical stamina to work evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate the schedules of enrolled families.

Hybrid Coordination:

The role involves participating in both virtual and in-person meetings.

Material Management:

You are responsible for organizing and inventorying supplies and materials used for the program.

Technical Proficiency:

The role requires the ability to use a computer for Microsoft Office, web browsers, and email to maintain family and program documentation.

Active Engagement:

During home visits, the Parent Educator must facilitate parent-child interactions and developmental activities, which typically involve active engagement with young children (prenatal to age five).

Pay:

$48,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Sylva, NC 28779