Parent Educator

Are you passionate about working for an organization that serves to empower and uplift students through the education system by removing barriers and helping students realize their fullest potential? Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We achieve our mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who demonstrate a passion for what they do.

If this is you, are you All In For Kids?

The ASPIRE (Achieving Success through Parental Involvement Reading and Education) Program is a 2-generation program providing education for families with children 0-7 years old who are in need of ESL and/or GED classes. The different services provided in the ASPIRE Program are evidence-based parenting classes, early childhood education, adult education, “parent as teachers” home visits and inter-generational literacy activities. ASPIRE services approximately 100 families per year!

The Parent Educator provides support and coaches parents on child development best practices to meet the needs of the whole child and help their children reach their developmental milestones. Parent Educators conduct local home visits using the Parents As Teachers curricula and facilitate group parent classes here at our southeast Austin program site. All training is fully paid and mentoring will be provided to ensure your success!

This position is ideal for individuals who desire a school-type schedule (evenings and weekends off) with work-life balance, up to 9 weeks paid time off per year, including holidays, fully paid medical and dental insurance, and the opportunity to support children and families in our Austin community.

Who you are:

First and foremost, we are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education.  We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You will be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level.

What we offer:

CIS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The starting salary for this position is $3,541.67/mo.

Some of our benefits:

Generous time off includes 4+ weeks of holiday, 3 weeks of paid summer break and 2 weeks of vacation time
CIS pays for 100% of the employee premium for the base medical insurance plan and we provide subsidy to support coverage for spouse/domestic partner and children
Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options
Professional development
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day

What you’ll bring:

Parents as Teachers Certification, preferred
Bilingual, Spanish language proficiency, preferred
Knowledge of Early Childhood Intervention services
Experience teaching and role-playing positive parenting strategies in larger groups
Understanding on best practices in early childhood learning
Experience in play-based learning
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field is preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with children 0-7 years and families OR a minimum of five (5) years of experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree
Knowledge of brain and early childhood development
Demonstrated experience engaging parents as partners
Demonstrated commitment to supporting vulnerable families
Demonstrated cultural competency when serving families from different backgrounds
Experience using data entry software and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Access to reliable transportation

What you’ll do:

Assess family needs and identify parent/guardian goals for the child and family
Plan and prepare developmentally appropriate activities for each child
Provide monthly personal visits to families in their home
Administer and record screenings and assessments
Refer families to resources to support referrals on a regular basis
Maintain case files for each family
Prepare for and teach weekly parent group meetings
Attend staff meetings and trainings
Submit reports as required and scheduled
Participate in the CIS team approach to service delivery
Promote and maintain agency culture, standards, and systems
Perform other duties as assigned by the ASPIRE Parent Education Coordinator or ASPIRE Program Director

Reporting Structure: This position is supervised by the ASPIRE Family Education Coordinator.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled

Communities In Schools of Central Texas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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