What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parents As Teachers Educator position at Cassville R-4?
The Cassville R-IV School District is looking for a qualified applicant to serve as the Parents As Teachers Educator. This is a classified position with flexible hours. Applicant must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- A two-year associate degree or two-year certificate program in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Nursing.
- Sixty semester hours or more of credit from an academic degree granting institution.
- Five years of successful experience in a program working with young children and their parents as approved by DESE and a high school diploma or equivalent.
All PAT Training costs will be covered by the district.
PAT helps to establish positive partnerships between home, school and the community and plays a vital role in supporting families and children from the very beginning toward school readiness.
A trained parent educator provides home visits with families to promote early learning, knowledge and understanding of important developmental milestones. Periodic screenings increase parents’ understanding of their children’s developmental progress, as well as inform them of any possible delays. Early intervention for identified concerns helps improve school readiness for young children.