Family Resource Center Parent Educator

 Job Title: Family Resources Center, Parent Educator
 Status: Full Time (12 Month position)                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Reports to: Supervisor or Designee                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Location: Overbrook Early Learning Center
 Salary:  $38,000-$42,000 (DOE)

Position Summary

The Family Resource Center Parent Educator leads the implementation of
family engagement and home visiting services for families of children ages birth through five (5).
This position is responsible for building strong relationships with families and providing education,
support, and connection to resources that promote healthy development and school readiness. The
Parent Educator delivers services through home visits, playgroups, parent workshops, and
community-based programming.

Qualifications:   

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Human Services, or a
  related field preferred; Associate's degree with relevant experience will be considered
• Parents as Teachers (PAT) certification preferred or willingness to obtain required
  certifications
• Experience working with infants, toddlers, and families in early childhood settings preferred
• Experience in home visiting, parent education, or working with families preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with families and community agencies
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work independently
• Working knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) and data systems (e.g.
  Cayen) for documentation and reporting
• Valid motor vehicle driver's license

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and lead weekly playgroups for families with young children to support early
  learning and social development
• Organize and coordinate family events, workshops, and educational opportunities aligned
  to Family Resource Center goals
• Collaborate with community partners to connect families to resources, including:
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
  • Parenting education programs
  • Medical, social, and family support services
• Serve as a liaison between families and schools/programs, supporting communication,
  engagement, and access to services
• Actively participate in East Haven Community Table meetings and initiatives to support
  community-wide planning and family engagement efforts
• Build and maintain relationships with local family child care providers, offering support,
  resources, and connections to FRC programming
• Implement the Connecticut Framework for Family-School Partnerships to strengthen
  family engagement practices
• Support families in developing knowledge of child growth, development, and school
  readiness
• Promote strong school-family-community partnerships through outreach, collaboration,
  and engagement activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor that support the mission and
  goals of the Family Resource Center
• Conduct regular home visits with enrolled families using a research-based, family
  centered approach (e.g. Parents as Teachers curriculum)

• Maintain accurate documentation of services and complete all required data entry and
  reporting in a timely manner       

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Physical and Mental Demands/Work Environment
  The physical demands and environmental characteristics 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 the
  essential functions.

• Ability to see and read objects closely, as wiring, labels on equipment, reading/proofreading
  a report, using a computer monitor, filing and/or retrieving information from a filing system.
• Ability to hear normal sounds with background noise, as in using a telephone or radio,
  distinguish verbal communication and communicate through speech, including using a radio.
• Ability to learn and acquire an understanding of new information, methodologies and
  techniques and how they apply to school goals and operations.
• Ability to work in office or school setting (indoors and outdoors) subject to interruptions and
  heavy work volume expectations.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer
• Ability to lift equipment up to 25 pounds
• May be exposed to changing temperatures and weather, humidity, noise and dust.
• Ability to get from one location in the office or work sites(s) to other locations in primary
  office or work sites.
• Ability to perform manipulative skills such as writing, collating, using a keyboard and/or
  calculator with speed and accuracy for long periods of time.
• Ability to concentrate on detail and issue with some interruption, pressure and changing
  priorities.
• Memory to perform multiple and diverse tasks over long periods of time and the ability to
  remember information that has been previously learned.
• Ability to use knowledge and reasoning to solve routine problems.
• Ability to learn and apply new information, technology and legislation applicable to
  departmental activities.

• Ability to distinguish between public and confidential information and handle appropriately.

   

  Disclaimers

• The job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An
  employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that
  classification. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that
  may be assigned.

• Connecticut requires that any person (teachers, administrators, special service staff members, teachers' aids, custodians, cafeteria
  employees, etc.) who is hired by a local or regional board of education submit to a state and national criminal history record check within
  the first 30 days of the date of employment. The process includes the checking of fingerprints by the State Police bureau of Identification
  and the F.B.I. The results of the criminal history record checks (both state and federal) are reported to the employing school district. If the
  district receives notice of a conviction of a crime by a person holding a certificate, authorization or permit issued by the State Board of
  Education, the district shall notify the Bureau of Certification and Professional Development.

  
  East Haven Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, females, handicapped, and veterans are encouraged to apply.