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One Health

Parent Educator

Livingston, MT · On-site

$22.54 - $22.80/hr

The Parents as Teachers Home Visitor builds meaningful relationships with families and walks alongside parents during their child's most important early years. Through home visits, parenting groups ...

Hispanic Health Council Inc

Parent Educator

Hartford, CT · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

The Parent Educator will serve as part of the Youth Development Center. Under supervision, the parent educator works directly with families providing information to improve parenting leadership ...

Clover NOLA, Inc

Parent Educator

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$38K - $40K/yr

The Parent Educator develops and maintains supportive, strength-based, culturally sensitive relationships with infants, toddlers and their families. The Parent Educator is responsible for ensuring ...

Gándara Center

Foster Parent

Springfield, MA

Foster parents play a critical role in helping children feel secure, cared for, and emotionally supported during difficult transitions in their lives. Duties and Responsibilities * Develop, in ...

AVANCE San Antonio

Parent Educator

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$17 - $19.75/hr

Additionally, this role is responsible for teaching parents and caretakers enrolled in the AVANCE Parent-Child Education Program how to create educational toys using the AVANCE Toy-making Manual ...

Easterseals Joliet Region

Parent Educator

Joliet, IL · On-site

$44K/yr

As a Parent Educator, you will partner with families to provide guidance, education, and resources that promote healthy child development and strengthen parent-child relationships. You'll work one-on ...

Amphitheater Public Schools

Parent Educator

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$16.75 - $19.75/hr

Provides training, support and information to parents that will enable them to enhance their children's cognitive, language, physical well-being and social emotional development from birth to ...

People Inc

Parent Educator

Lebanon, VA · On-site

$20 - $20.60/hr

Currently, we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of First Steps Parent Educator in our Bristol and Lebanon Virginia offices. This position will provide in-home services to pregnant ...

MET, Inc.

Parent Educator

Huntsville, TX · On-site

$16 - $18.75/hr

Summary: The Parent Educator will coordinate and monitor the delivery of services in accordance with PAT Essential Requirements, PAT Quality Standards and the affiliates policies and procedures.

Danbury Public Schools

Parent Educator

Danbury, CT · On-site

$19.70/hr

The Parent Educator will support families with young children by coordinating programs, building partnerships, and serving as a critical link between the school and the community. Key ...

Tides Family Services Inc

Parent Educator

Providence, RI · On-site

$43K - $50K/yr

The Parent Educator is someone with lived experience with their own child. Essential Functions: * Provide trauma-focused, community-based care coordination, consisting of caregiver support and ...

Maui Family Support Services, Inc.

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Parent Educator

Wailuku, HI · On-site

$38K/yr

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, the Parent Educator (PE) provides intensive, evidence-based home visiting services using the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model. This role is responsible ...

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To thrive as a Parent, you need a solid understanding of child development, effective caregiving techniques, and basic first aid knowledge, often learned through experience and parenting resources. Familiarity with digital parenting tools, child safety devices, and communication platforms is increasingly valuable. Patience, empathy, adaptability, and strong communication skills help foster a supportive and nurturing environment. These skills are crucial for promoting healthy development, emotional well-being, and positive relationships within the family.

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Parents are individuals who raise and care for children, providing emotional, physical, and financial support as they grow. They play a crucial role in shaping a child's values, behavior, and overall development. Parenting can involve biological, adoptive, or step-relationships, and the responsibilities may vary across cultures and families. Regardless of the type, parents are generally responsible for ensuring their child's well-being and helping them become independent, responsible adults.

What are common challenges faced by parent coordinators working within school environments, and how can they effectively address them?

Parent Coordinators often encounter challenges such as bridging communication gaps between families and school staff, addressing diverse cultural backgrounds, and managing conflicting expectations from parents and educators. To effectively handle these situations, successful Parent Coordinators practice active listening, foster inclusive communication, and proactively organize workshops or meetings that facilitate mutual understanding. Building strong relationships with both parents and school personnel is key, and partnering with community resources can further support their efforts in creating a collaborative school environment.

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AspectParentChild Care Worker
Required CredentialsNone mandatory, but parenting experience helpfulChild development certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentHome or family settingDaycare centers, preschools, or childcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageFamily members, relatives, or guardiansChildcare centers, private families, or educational institutions
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding parental roles and responsibilitiesCaregiving skills and employment options in childcare

Parents are primarily responsible for raising and nurturing their children within a family setting, often without formal credentials. Child care workers, on the other hand, are trained professionals employed in childcare facilities to provide care and education for children. While both roles focus on child well-being, parents are informal caregivers, whereas child care workers are trained professionals working in structured environments.

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Parent Educator

Oklahoma City Public Schools

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

$17.25 - $20.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Oklahoma City Public Schools rating

5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

462nd of 624 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
ProTech (Non-Certified)
Date Posted:
5/13/2026
Location:
Gatewood
Reports To: Director of Early Childhood
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: 485 (Salary determined by experience.)
Work Days: 196/242
FTE: 100
MIECHV Parent Educator
Position Summary:
To strengthen the capacity of parents to be effective first teachers through personal/home visits, group meetings, resource networking, referrals and developmental screenings. MIECHV stands for maternal infant at early childhood at home visiting.
Essential Duties:
  • Plan and make bi-monthly personal home visits at time convenient for parents.
  • Participate in recruitment activities.
  • Conduct developmental screenings yearly.
  • Conduct monthly group meetings with parents.
  • Complete personal visit records after each visit.
  • Prepare reports as needed on services provided and families served.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Attend regular staff meetings.
  • Participate in in-service training activities.
  • Provide education to the community on PAT and its services.
  • Complete PAT training and subsequent training required for national recertification.
  • Any other responsibilities that may be required by the funding source.

Job Specifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required):
  • Bachelor's Degree in one (1) of the following: Child Development, Elementary Education, Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education or other related bachelor degree.
  • and demonstrated ability in working with young children and their parents;
  • Or a two-year associate degree (AA), or two-year certificate program in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Nursing and demonstrated ability in working with young children and their parents;
  • Or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, and demonstrated ability in working with young children and their parents;
  • Or Sixty college hours and two years of successful experience in a program working with young children and their parents;
  • Or successful completion of the Paraprofessional testing requirements as defined by Oklahoma City Public Schools, Human Resources Department, with two years of successful experience in a program working with young children and their parents.
  • Previous experience working with families and small children preferred
  • Attend this training : Successfully complete the Parents as Teachers National Center parent educator certification.
    • A minimum of 30 hours pre-service training for Foundational 1 & Model Implementation.
    • A minimum of 15 hours training for Foundational 2.
    • A minimum of 20 hours in-service training during the first year of employment.
    • A minimum of 15 hours in-service training during the second year of employment.
    • A minimum of 10 hours in-service training during the third year of employment and each year thereafter.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
  • Exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer.
  • Able to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
  • Hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone.
  • Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.
  • Physical agility to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk, reach and lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Duties are normally performed in an office environment.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.

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