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EPI Parent Educator 2026-27 APPLY ONLINE

Duties

Essential Functions:
• Engage in recruitment activities (as applicable)
• Complete an initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family
• Develop, monitor and review goals with each family
• Plan, provide and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being
• Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other,
• Engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase knowledge of ways to support children’s development
• Complete at least initial and annual developmental screening and health review for each enrolled child
• Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs > Help parents and children transition to other services as needed
• Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation in a timely manner
• Participate in at least two hours of reflective supervision monthly and at least two hours of staff meetings monthly
• Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually
• Participate in continuous quality improvement



 

Qualifications

  • Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s or four-year degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field is preferred (or equivalent degree outside of the US). 
    • Supervised experience working with young children and/or parents is also preferred.
    • It is essential that parent educators have at least a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and possessing key characteristics (e. g., empathetic, conscientious, accepting, ethical)
    • A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
    • Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths > Strong organizational and record keeping skills
    • Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field)
    • Computer skills; including web browsing, e-mail, Internet, and word-processing
    • The parent educator must complete the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT ser

Salary/Benefits

IMRF

Sick, vacation, and personal days will be awarded each year, adhering to board policy. 

Expected salary range: $31,200-$40,000

How to Apply

Complete online application via Apply Online at the top of this posting.  

 

Job Posting Date

3/6/2026

Start Date

N/A