Parent Educator

 Job Title: Parent Educator

Location:Howe Community Resource Center

Employment Type:Full Time

The Parent Educator provides strength-based, trauma-informed support and education to families with young children. This role includes conducting home visits, facilitating parenting groups, and collaborating with schools and community partners to promote family well-being and child development. We are looking for a compassionate, reliable individual who believes in meeting families where they are and walking alongside them in their parenting journey.

Lived experience as a parent or caregiver navigating community systems, education, or other challenges is highly desirable. We value real-world experience and the insight it brings to this work.

• Provide parenting education and support using evidence-based models such as Parents as Teachers (PAT), Triple P, or other approved curricula.
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• Conduct regular home visits to support parenting skills, child development, and family goal planning.
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• Maintain accurate, confidential documentation and data entry.
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• Build trusting, respectful relationships with families of diverse backgrounds.
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• Facilitate parenting groups, playgroups, and family events to promote connection and support.
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• Partner with schools and educators to coordinate services and support school readiness.
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• Participate in training, reflective supervision, and team meetings.
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• Use a strength-based, culturally responsive approach in all interactions.

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field (or equivalent work/life experience).
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• Experience working with children and families in home, school, or community settings.
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• Strong communication, time management, and relationship-building skills.
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• Familiarity with child development and community resources.
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• Ability to work independently and adapt to evolving needs.
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• Proficiency in basic technology use for virtual visits and recordkeeping.
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• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to pass a background check.
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• Lived experience as a parent, caregiver, or someone who has navigated early childhood or social systems is highly valued.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other languages)
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• Experience with trauma-informed care and ACEs
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• Familiarity with the Parents as Teachers model or other home visiting programs
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• Prior experience working in collaboration with schools or educational settings

We believe that the people who support families deserve to be supported, too. As a member of our team, you will be part of a caring and collaborative work environment that prioritizes your well-being, values your voice, and encourages a healthy personal and professional balance.

We understand that many of our team members are also students, parents, and caregivers. We offer flexibility in scheduling to accommodate class times, family needs, and life outside of work—because we know that when our team members thrive, our families thrive too.