Parents as Teachers Educator 2025-2026

Get to Know Us:

Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility. RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources and specialized programs.

RGSD is home to 13 schools, which serve approximately 5,700 students. Committed to providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school.

Culture:

RGSD is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children.

Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to fight and advocate for scholars and educational equity. Join our Ramily!

There is a new view on the horizon and learning is required!

https://www.rgsdmo.org

SUMMARY:

Certified parent educator will implement the PAT model which emphasizes parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curricula, the parent educator will partner, facilitate and reflect with families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being (includes planning, delivering, and documenting the visit)
• Use the PAT Foundational Curricula to share research-based information with families
• Conduct developmental screenings with enrolled children and in community child care centers
• Develop, monitor and review goals with each family
• Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs
• Work with young teen parents individually and in a group setting
• Help parents and children transition to preschool, kindergarten, or other services as needed
• Engage in recruitment activities in the District and community
• Provide group connections to families
• Maintain and submit in a timely way all required family and program documentation
• Attend staff meetings at least monthly
• Participate in 2 hours of reflective supervision monthly
• Obtain competency-based professional development and renew certification annually

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor or four-year degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology or a related field preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Basic computer skills, including knowledge of word processing and experience with virtual platforms such as Zoom
• Parent educator must complete the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT services

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to conduct personal visits on the floor in a variety of home environments and conduct visits using a virtual platform such as Zoom; will need reliable transportation

Physical Demands

• Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects.
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet.
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.
• Requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and is generally a hazard free environment.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Year: 12 Month

Salary: Parents as Teachers Parent Educator on the District Teachers Salary Schedule