What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Educator position at CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES?
About Us
At Child Development Resources (CDR), we believe every child deserves a strong start. We are a mission-driven nonprofit providing high-quality, inclusive early childhood education that nurtures the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. If you're passionate about making a difference and want a role that combines purpose with an exceptional work-life balance, we invite you to join our team.
When you join CDR, you’re not just starting a job—you’re joining a supportive, community-focused team where your work truly matters. We offer a competitive total compensation package, generous paid time off, and the opportunity to impact lives every single day.
- Provide weekly 90-minute home visits to assigned families in a home-based setting
- Build trusting, supportive relationships with families using a family-centered approach
- Support parents in understanding infant and toddler development and strengthening parenting skills
- Promote developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers
- Support school readiness through individualized, culturally responsive activities
- Observe, document, and support child development in partnership with families
- Maintain clear, timely communication with families and Early Head Start team members
- Participate in required meetings, trainings, and program activities
- Support compliance with Early Head Start performance standards
- Minimum of a Home-Based CDA or comparable credential required
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child devel
- opment, or a related field preferred
- Training and/or experience in early childhood or related fields
- Knowledge of infant and toddler development, family-centered service delivery, and developmentally appropriate practice
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Bilingual skills preferred
- Ability to safely lift and move up to 40 pounds
- Ability to maintain visual and auditory supervision of children
- Ability to assist in emergency evacuations
- Valid driver’s license without restrictions
- Reliable transportation required; travel is part of the role (mileage reimbursement provided)
Why Work at CDR?
Mission-Driven Work: Every role supports children, families, and the staff who serve them
Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, respectful, and caring team
Outstanding Benefits: Generous leave, paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, and retirement plans
Stability & Impact: A vital role that directly supports daily operations and long-term success
Work-Life Balance: We value responsiveness while recognizing the importance of balance
If you’re passionate about creating safe, well-run spaces that allow mission-driven work to thrive, we encourage you to apply and become part of the heart of CDR.