Parent Educator

Parent Educator Justice Resource Institute JRI's Parents As Teachers Program - Lawrence, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5675603

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Who We Are Looking For:

Are you the Parent Educator we have been looking for? In this position you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by working with our youth! JRI's Parents As Teachers program works with parents from prenatal to kindergarten age to increase parent knowledge of early childhood development and improve parenting practice. Our staff perform family centered assessments and deliver a structured curriculum which emphasizes parent-child interaction, development centered parenting, and family well-being. As the PAT educator you will empower parents through education and resources to foster healthy family dynamic and support child development. Compensation The pay range for this position is $21.00 to $23.00 per hour. The listed range reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay for this role at the time of posting the position. The actual compensation an employee is offered may vary based on several factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications and qualifications. This range may be modified in the future.

JRI Provides The Training So That:

YOU will learn to provide home visiting/parent education services to eligible parents. YOU will participate in group support services YOU will serve as a role model and give support and encouragement to parents and their families to help raise healthy children YOU will participate in community outreach and help families access services in their communities. Why JRI? Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact. We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients! Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more! Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits. Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment. Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities! Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program. Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!

Requirements:

Must be 21 years or older. A minimum of an Associate's degree in early childhood education or a related field is required, along with two years of relevant experience. Alternatively, five years of experience in early childhood education or a daycare environment will also be accepted. Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply! Must have an active driver's license and daily access to a working, registered, insured vehicle. Background and driving record checks will be performed. At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$21 to $23 Per Hour