Early Childhood Family Education Teacher; ECFE – Parent Educator

Early Childhood Family Education Teacher (ECFE) – Parent Educator

Under the direction of the Early Childhood Programs Coordinator, the parent educator ECFE teacher is responsible for the development, planning, and implementation of ECFE classes.

• The parent educator will provide Early Childhood and Family Education programs and services for children birth to pre-kindergarten.
• The teacher will support a continuum of programs to foster healthy growth and development of students and families, collaborating within the district and community, including planning and implementing parent/child interaction programming.

• Understanding of ECFE goals, objectives and philosophy.
• Knowledge of trends, curriculum models, resources and methods in the field.
• Work cooperatively with program and administrative staff, program coordinator, and peers in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the program.
• Prepare and implement developmentally appropriate instruction for all classes.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings, professional development, planning sessions, courses, conferences, etc.
• Develop knowledge about community agencies and services and assist families in finding appropriate resources.
• Assist and support ECFE public relation events, including planning and implementation of special event activities.
• Support colleagues in all phases of the program by conferring on a regular basis.
• Actively encourage and embrace each member of the school community.
• Continually work to understand personal assumptions and biases and how they impact the learning environment.
• Assist and support home visits.

• B.A. or B.S. degree (Background of professional study in Early Childhood Education, Family Life Education or Child Development preferred).
• Teaching License (Parent Educator License Preferred).

District One
91 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.

We encourage applicants who may not feel they meet every qualification to apply.