Parent as Teachers

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Camdenton R-III School District

The Camdenton R-III School District is seeking a professional responsible for providing, supporting, and encouraging families with young children to enhance child development and school readiness. They work directly with parents to build on family strengths and provide research-based information through personal home visits, screenings, and group connections. Creating a culture of "Everyone Learning Every Day".

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification and/or a four (4)-year bachelor's degree in either early childhood, social work, health, psychology, or a related field and demonstrated ability in working with young children and their parents;
• A two (2)-year associate degree or two (2)-year certificate program in early childhood education, child development, or nursing and demonstrated ability in working with young children and their parents;
• Sixty (60) semester hours or more of credit from an academic degree granting institution, which is contained within the United States Department of Education's Directory of Postsecondary Institutions and two (2)-years of successful experience in a program working with young children and their parents, as approved by DESE; or
• Five (5)-years of successful experience in a program working with young children and their parents as approved by DESE and a high school diploma or equivalent. Individuals that qualify for training under this specific criterion may be required to complete additional training at the discretion of DESE
• Pass all background checks

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to speak another language, preferably Spanish (not a requirement).

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and Student Services Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver regular (often monthly), in-person or virtual 60-minute visits to share parenting strategies, child development information, and fun, age-appropriate activities.
• Perform annual screenings for hearing, vision, and developmental milestones (cognitive, language, social-emotional, motor) to ensure children are on track and to identify potential delays.
• Plan and lead group meetings, workshops, and playgroups that provide social support, networking, and education for parents.
• Identify family needs and connect them with community resources, such as health care, education, or support services.
• Supporting students with physical needs, health, and safety
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records of home visits, screenings, and family progress.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Building Principal, Student Services Director and other Central Office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 214 days; 7.5 hrs / day
• Pay range: $17.65 - $17.75 or commensurate with experience
• Benefits include Board paid health insurance, paid sick leave, retirement and other