About this role
POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Title:
Parent Educator (Home Visitor) Save the Children
Primary Function: The Home Visitor (Parent Educator) delivers Save the Children's Home Visiting Program using the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model and curriculum. This role supports pregnant families and families with children from pregnancy through kindergarten entry. The Home Visitor works with families to strengthen parent-child relationships, support healthy child development, and promote family well-being through culturally responsive, strengths-based practices that reflect community priorities. This position is employed by the school district or community-based organization and supervised by designated district or organization leadership. It is funded through a Save the Children initiative. Save the Children staff, such as a Lead Associate or Advisor, provide training, technical assistance, and program guidance in partnership with site supervisors to support strong PAT implementation, professional growth, and continuous quality improvement Directly Responsible To: Building Principal Description of Responsibilities:
• Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Impact Program Implementation and Service Delivery The Home Visitor implements all required components of Save the Children's Home Visiting Program including the Parents as Teachers model with fidelity, in alignment with policies and procedures, including: ? Recruit and enroll pregnant individuals and families with children from birth through kindergarten entry, with priority given to families experiencing identified stressors, as defined by program guidelines. ? Plan, provide, and document personal visits focused on parentchild interaction, developmentcentered parenting, and family wellbeing. ? Provide group connections, such as parent-child groups or family workshops, so families can build relationships and learn from one another. ? Work with families to complete initial and yearly family-centered assessments and to set, review, and update family goals together. ? Complete required child development screenings, assessments, health reviews, and observations on schedule, following program guidelines. ? Help families understand child development and use responsive caregiving strategies that support early learning and school readiness.? Provide information, referrals, and support for transitions to early childhood programs, preschool, and kindergarten.
Family Support and Community Engagement The Home Visitor strengthens connections between families, schools, and community resources by: ? Identify family needs and link families to appropriate school district and community services, resources, and follow-up assessments. ? Support families in navigating education related and community systems, including early intervention, health care, and early learning programs. ? Collaborate with school personnel and community partners to increase access to and awareness of early childhood services. ? Promote positive home–school relationships and support kindergarten transition activities in coordination with district schools and early childhood partners. Program Operations, Data, and Professional Growth The Home Visitor supports strong program operations by: ? Keep accurate, timely, and confidential family and program documentation in required program data systems. ? Participate in data collection, outcome measurement, and continuous quality improvement activities as required by the employer and funding partners. ? Participate in reflective supervision, staff meetings, coaching, and technical assistance. ? Complete all required Parents as Teachers model trainings, certification processes, and ongoing professional development. ? Attend Save the Children sponsored training, technical assistance opportunities, and learning communities. Child Safeguarding Responsibilities (Save the Children) Save the Children is committed to ensuring that all children are safe, protected, and treated with respect. The Home Visitor is expected to: ? Complete all required Save the Children Child Safeguarding Trainings. ? Adhere to all Save the Children child safeguarding policies, codes of conduct, and reporting procedures. ? Proactively recognize, prevent, and report on child safeguarding risks and incidents in accordance with local, state, and organizational protocols. ? Maintain up-to-date knowledge of mandated reporting requirements and child welfare policies. ? Support a program environment that is safe, respectful, and protective for all children and families. ? Document and report safeguarding concerns accurately and promptly, collaborating with supervisors and designated safeguarding staff, as required. Any violation of child safeguarding policies is treated as a serious matter and may result in disciplinary action in accordance with policies Minimum Qualifications: ? Required / Minimum Qualifications
• ? High school diploma or GED required. ? At least two years of supervised experience working with young children, families, or both, or similar related experience. ? Ability to work well with families from diverse cultural and language backgrounds. ? Commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility. ? Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with families using a supportive, nonjudgmental approach. ? Effective communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills. ? Ability to work independently, manage a flexible schedule, and work in homes and community settings. ? Basic computer skills, including email, online research, data entry, and virtual meetings or training. ? Ability to keep accurate records and follow privacy and data security rules. ? Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally for home visits, meetings, and training. ? Willingness to complete required Parents as Teachers training and maintain certification. Preferred Qualifications ? Associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education, human development, social work, family studies, public health, psychology, or related fields. ? Experience providing home visiting services or working with pregnant people and families with children from birth to age five
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: MENTAL DEMANDS
• Required to deal with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service-oriented manner.
• May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students or parents.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Amount of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and twisting will vary depending on the age of students and classroom assignments.
• Physical capabilities also require lifting and carrying (no more than 50 lbs.) pushing and/or pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, and significant finger dexterity.
• Generally the job requires approximately 35% sitting, 35% walking, and 30% standing.
• Maintaining good hygiene is essential
? Knowledge of early childhood development, parenting practices, and family engagement. ? Experience leading parentchild groups or family education sessions. ? Proficiency in Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in the community. ? Willingness to travel regionally or nationally. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom Save the Children is in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. In addition, it is Save the Children's policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that aims to prevent and deter any actions and omissions, whether deliberate or inadvertent, that place children at the risk of any kind of child abuse. All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Any violations of this policy will be treated as a serious issue. CONDITIONS: The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplanted as necessary. District employees, other than personnel in the District's Employment Services Department are not authorized to make promises of employment, promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than Employment services personnel are null and void. Mabton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Mabton School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employee: Title IX, Sec. 504 Coordinator, and Civil Rights Compliance Officer - ; 306 North Main Street, PO BOX 37, Mabton, WA 98935. 8 hours per day. 220 days 15- Days Before school 15 Days after $24–$28 per hou