Lead Parent Educator

Position:: Lead Parent Educator
Supervisor:: Community Schools Coordinator
Work Site:: Districtwide
Summary:: The Lead Parent Educator provides leadership, guidance, and support to a team of Parent Educators. This role is crucial in ensuring the successful implementation of high-quality parent education programs that empower families and promote children's healthy development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Supervision:
• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Parent Educators, ensuring their professional growth and development.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and address any performance concerns.
• Model best practices in parent education and provide ongoing support and guidance to the team.

• Program Implementation:
• Oversee the implementation of high-quality parent education programs, ensuring adherence to program standards and best practices.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners and collaborate effectively to ensure coordinated services for families.
• Participate in the development, review, and adaptation of parent education curricula and materials.

• Family Support:
• Provide direct support to families as needed, including needs assessments, resource coordination, and referrals to community services.
• Advocate for the needs of families and children within the community.

• Professional Development:
• Plan, organize, and facilitate professional development opportunities for Parent Educators, including workshops, trainings, and conferences.
• Stay abreast of current research and best practices in early childhood education and parent education.

• Data Management & Reporting:
• Collect, analyze, and report on program data, including participant outcomes, program effectiveness, and family satisfaction.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

• Administrative Duties:
• Assist with program budgeting, scheduling, reporting and other administrative tasks as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Social Work, or a related field required.
• PreK-12 Educational Assistant license
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Parent Educator.
• Proven experience in supervising and mentoring staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership, mentorship, and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of child development, early learning principles, and family dynamics.
• Strong understanding of community resources and service delivery systems.
• Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Bilingual skills (if applicable).

Physical/Job Requirements:
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 30 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a District vehicle (valid driver's license and defensive driver training), traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.

Safety and Health:

• Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
• Background check
• Pass drug test if required for position.
• Knowledge and compliance with district and school Safety Plans

Equipment/Material Handled:

• Multimedia equipment, including current technology
• Equipment/Materials relevant to job responsibilities
• Motor vehicle, if necessary-valid driver's license

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality.
• Work interruptions
• Flexibility
• Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
• Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed (complete responsibilities in a timely manner)
• Extended work hours on occasion
• Must be flexible.

Term of Employment:

• Non-Exempt