Even Start Family Literacy Program
Sample Job Description
Parent Educator
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
- Empower parents to support the educational growth of their children
- Work in a family-centered program and center your duties on the
needs of the family
QUALIFICATIONS:
*Education/Certification:
Minimum: Associates Degree
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must be familiar with
the community and community support agencies
Knowledge of child development
and effective parenting techniques
Must exhibit a willingness to assist in the personal development of
low-income families
Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the families and
program
Working hours must be flexible to accommodate work in the evening
Ability to communicate in native language(s) of program recipients
is preferred
Experience:
Experience working in an educational, social services or family literacy
setting
Experience working with parents and young children
Experience working with families with diverse cultural and economic
backgrounds
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Assist in the identification and recruitment of families most in
need of family literacy services
- Work closely with schools and community agencies to identify eligible
families
- Encourage families to attend regularly and to remain in the program
a sufficient time to meet their goals
- Assist in the screening and preparation of children and parents
to enable families to fully participate in program activities and services
- Implement designated parenting education curriculum to foster the
acquisition of parenting skills for students
- Work with parents to determine parental needs and interests for
future parent education sessions
- Maintain attendance records of parent education classes
- Foster self determination by helping parents learn skills they need
to care for their family’s needs
- Ensure high standard of ethics by providing for family confidentiality
- Participate fully as a team member
- Provide referrals to other agencies for their families as needed
- Work collaboratively with other agencies to enhance services to
families
- Design and facilitate parent and child interactive literacy activities
(PACILA) with early childhood education staff
- Attend training relating to professional growth
- Maintain knowledge of current parent education practices
- And other duties as assigned by supervisor
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional
control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Occasional district and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular
hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities
assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills that may be required.
* Educational qualifications in accordance with The
William F. Goodling Statute for Even Start Family Literacy Programs,
Part B, Subpart 3 of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education
ACT (ESEA), section 1235 and guidance document provided by the
U.S. Department of Education, September 2003; and NCLB, P.L. 107-110,
Section 1119, Highly Qualified Teacher Requirements and Paraprofessional
Qualifications.
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