PAT Educator

PAT Educator Granville County Schools Central Office - Oxford, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5894165
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

PAT Program Coordinator / GCPS Early Childhood Coordinator

10 months

Part-Time, hourly pay

The Parent Educator is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based home visitation services to families with children born through five using the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model. The parent educator partners with parents to enhance parenting skills, promote optimal child development, and strengthen family well-being through personal visits, developmental screenings, and resource connections.

• Conduct regular personal visits with families following the PAT model to provide parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being content.
• Build trusting relationships with families, respecting cultural and individual differences.
• Support parents in understanding child development and in using positive parenting practices.

• Conduct developmental, social-emotional, health, hearing, and vision screenings for children as outlined in the PAT model.
• Assist families in identifying developmental milestones and connecting to additional services when needed.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of home visits, assessments, and family goals using approved data systems.
• Complete required reports and documentation in accordance with program and funding requirements.

• Plan and facilitate group meetings to strengthen social connections among families and promote shared learning experiences.
• Develop creative, engaging, and age-appropriate group connection topics based on family needs and interests.

• Identify community resources and support families in accessing services that promote health, education, and self-sufficiency.
• Collaborate with community partners to strengthen family support networks.

• Participate in required Parents as Teachers foundational and model implementation training and maintain certification through ongoing professional development.
• Attend staff meetings, reflective supervision sessions, and continuing education opportunities.

• Education:
  • Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Family Studies, Psychology, Health, or a related field required (or equivalent degree as approved by the Parents as Teachers National Center).
• Experience:
  • Previous experience working with young children and families is preferred.
  • Demonstrated understanding of early childhood development, family systems, and community resources.
• Skills &
  
  Competencies:
  
  
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, Spanish Speaking is a plus.
  • Demonstrated respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
  • Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective, professional relationships with families and community partners.
  • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet program requirements.
  • Computer use skills (word processing; spreadsheets; ability to learn required programs.
• Proficient in data entry, electronic documentation, and online systems.
• Must complete Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Training prior to delivering PAT services.
• Other Requirements:
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to…