Parent Educator

Revised 09.23.2025

United Way of El Paso County is committed to improving lives and creating opportunities for all people in our community. Through collaboration, advocacy, and direct services, we work to eliminate inequities and support families across education, health, basic needs, and financial stability. POSITION:
Parents as Teachers Parent Educator

REPORTS TO:

Director of Early Childhood Initiatives

PURPOSE:

The Parent Educator plays a vital role in advancing United Way of El Paso County’s mission, vision, and Education Community Impact goals by delivering effective family home visitation programs. This position is responsible for implementing the Parents as Teacher evidence-based early childhood home visitation framework—supporting strong communities, thriving families, and children who are healthy, safe, and ready to learn. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct 30–40 home visits per month to families with young children;
• Use the PAT curriculum to promote child development, school readiness, and parenting support;
• Facilitate family group sessions and community-based events;
• Conduct developmental screenings and family assessments;
• Maintain accurate and timely records in Visit Tracker (PAT) database;
• Recruit new families through outreach and community presentations;
• Participate in ongoing professional development (minimum 20 hours/year);
• Collaborate with community partners and other United Way programs.

Administrative Compliance for Parents as Teachers

• Enter and maintain up-to-date client data in electronic system:
  Visit Tracker (PAT);
• Keep accurate and complete family case files in compliance with program and grant requirements;
• Submit daily timesheets, weekly/monthly staff reports, and mileage/expense reports by established deadlines;
• Participate in monthly supervision sessions (both reflective and administrative);
• Recruit new families to maintain a full caseload through community outreach and presentations;
• Solicit donations and secure incentives to support and engage participating families.

Professional Development

• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development annually to maintain certification through the Parents as Teachers national office.
• Attend all required trainings, including:
  • PAT Foundational & Model Implementation;
  • Core Curriculum;
  • Technology System;
  • Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ);
  • Life Skills Progression (LSP);
  • Parenting Interaction and Children:
    Checklist of Observations Linked to PICCOLO;
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs);
  • Cultural Competency;
  • Trauma Informed Care;
  • Health Screening Procedures;
  • Other training as recommended to support growth and capacity building.

Relationships

The primary relationship of the Parent Educator is with the families enrolled in the Parents as Teachers program. In addition, the role involves building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with a diverse range of external stakeholders, including:

• Host sites and educational institutions;
• Community groups and neighborhood associations;
• Non-profit and government agencies;
• Faith-based organizations and foundations.

Internally, the Parent Educator will work closely with staff across departments to ensure program alignment and mission-driven collaboration.

UNITED WAY PROFESSIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES

• Mission-Focused:
  Committed to improving lives and creating opportunities for all individuals and families in our region. This commitment guides decisions, motivates performance, and drives long-term community change.
• Relationship-Oriented:
  Builds and nurtures strong, trusting relationships with families, partners, coworkers, and community stakeholders. Understands that collaboration is essential to achieving shared goals.
• Equity-Driven:
  Prioritizes equity in every aspect of work. Recognizes and addresses systemic barriers to opportunity and strives to create inclusive solutions that reflect the diverse populations we serve.
• Collaborative Leader:
  Works well across departments and sectors to align resources, people, and ideas. Supports a team‑oriented culture and actively engages in partnerships that strengthen our impact.
• Results-Oriented:
  Focuses on data‑informed decision‑making, continuous improvement, and…