The Ferguson Florissant School District is seeking an outstanding candidate for the position of parent educator in the Parents as Teachers program. The Parents as Teachers program serves over 1400 families from prenatal to the child’s entry into kindergarten. The program is available to all interested parents and provides home visits, group connections, annual developmental and health screenings, and connections to community resources.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or elementary education, child and family development, nursing, or social work.
- Maintain flexible schedule: Primarily evening and Saturday home visits; Thursday afternoon staff meetings.
- Experience working with and building relationships with parents and young children.
- Strong knowledge of child development, prenatal to age 5.
- Strong communication skills with ability to build rapport quickly, conveying warmth and interest in family.
- Ability to recruit families into Parents as Teachers to build own caseload.
- Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administration regulations.
- Maintain good attendance.
- Basic computer skills.
- Must have a valid driver license and reliable transportation.
30 hours per week
2020-2021 School Year with limited summer hours available
Complete an online application at www.fergflor.org. Attach the following: letter of interest, resume, copy of current certification and list of five names of references, including addresses, day and evening phone numbers, and email addresses, (including current supervisor). Once your online application is complete, please follow the directions on the website to indicate your interest for this position.
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