What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Education Parent Educator position at Alexandria School District 206?
Teacher Level: Early Childhood Education Parent Educator
Building Location: Early Education
Bargaining Unit: Education Minnesota Alexandria
Develop lesson plans and activities specifically for adult learners; enlist a variety of activities, materials and technology to support parents in their personal and parenting growth; stay current on “Best-Practices” in parent and family well-being; stay current on research surrounding brain development and family health.
Establish and maintain an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere in which to facilitate parent groups; implement programs which encourage parent involvement and development; encourage teachers to communicate to parents the importance of their involvement in their children’s classroom experience; provide parents with research and “Best-Practices” parenting skills; accommodate special needs including English Language Learners, non-literate parents, and mental health/chemically dependency challenges; maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect, support, confidentiality, acceptance and accountability.
Create positive community relations through print information, social media platforms and electronic communications; design and distribute program information using District marketing templates and policies.
Attend professional development activities; assist in identifying areas for future growth and development; participate in internal and external meetings, open houses and special events.
Benefits:
- Sick leave based on the minimum standards of the Earned Safe and Sick Time law
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
