PAT Educator - Early Learning Center

Orchard Farm School District is seeking a Parent Educator to join our team! 

Orchard Farm School District's mission is to empower each learner to excel in diverse communities. Orchard Farm School District is located in St. Charles County, MO with a current enrollment of approximately 2,600 students and growing. Over the last decade, new developments like Charlestowne and New Town, situated along Highway 370, have contributed significantly to our increase in enrollment.  Orchard Farm has been named by staff as a Top Workplace since 2017.

The Parent Educator will support the mission of the Orchard Farm Early Learning Center by delivering high-quality, engaging, and supportive services through our Parents as Teachers Program, which includes the following:  home visits, providing and connecting families with resources, facilitating group connections, and assessing the development of young children. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and Implement Personal Family Visits in accordance with DESE
• Maintains Accurate Home-Visiting Records
• Participates and supports Family Recruitment Activities 
• Conducts Screenings with Children between the ages of prenatal-kindergarten 
• Shares Screening Results with Families in  Developmentally Appropriate Manner
• Attends and participates in community events
• Fosters positive, supportive relationships between parents and the school community 
• Participates in professional growth opportunities in early childhood education 
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned by the Parents as Teachers Coordinator and/or ELC Principal.
• Plan and provide group connections (in collaboration with other parent educators and community partners) to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children’s development.
• Maintain confidentiality in regard to all families and services 
• Connect families and facilitate the use of community resources that support them in reaching their goals and addressing their needs
• Be available to communicate with parents between scheduled personal visits when appropriate via text, phone, or email

Minimum Qualifications:

• 60 hours of college credit and two (2) years experience of successfully working in a program with young children and their parents. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a Related Field is preferred (although not required)

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills to manage family caseloads, plan instructional supports, and maintain data. 
• Thorough knowledge of methods, techniques, and procedures used in child development and family-based practices. 
• Excellent time management skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills
• Communicate one-on-one or in small groups
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions 
• Gather and interpret facts
• Use data to solve problems
• Must communicate appropriately with parents, children, and staff
• Must work closely with other school personnel to ensure appropriate services for children 

Work Hours: 

• Parent educators work variable hours, including some nights and weekends, although schedules are flexible. 
• A full time parent educator is eligible for retirement benefits.
• A full time parent educator is eligible for district paid medical, dental, vision and basic life policy for employee, along with sick and personal paid leave.
• Approximately 35-40 hours per week

Rate of Pay:  Starting Range $19.00 - $20.98/hour

Questions:  Please call 636-925-5400, ask for P.A.T.

Salary : $19 - $21