Parent Education Instructor

Parent Education Instructor

Every family deserves access to practical, research-based tools that strengthen relationships and help children thrive. Virginia Cooperative Extension - Prince William County seeks a compassionate educator to deliver evidence-based parenting education that supports positive child development, builds parenting confidence, and strengthens our community.

As a Parent Education Instructor, you will help parents and caregivers develop practical skills they can apply immediately within their families. Working on Virginia Cooperative Extension's Parent Education team, you will deliver research-based educational programs that strengthen communication, build parenting confidence, and support positive child development.

• Teach evidence-based parenting education classes using approved curricula.
• Create a welcoming, respectful learning environment for adult participants.
• Facilitate discussion while maintaining curriculum fidelity.
• Maintain attendance, participant records, confidential documentation, and evaluation data.
• Coordinate with community partners, referral agencies, and Parent Education staff.
• Participate in curriculum training, instructor development, meetings, and outreach activities.
• Represent Virginia Cooperative Extension professionally in virtual and community settings.

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of related experience Related experience may include adult education, youth education, facilitation, coaching, counseling, social work, human services, family support, community education, public outreach, or a closely related field.

• Experience teaching or facilitating adult learners.
• Experience working with parents, families, youth, or community-based organizations.
• Knowledge of parenting education, family dynamics, or child development.
• Experience delivering evidence-based curricula or virtual instruction.
• Degree or coursework in education, psychology, counseling, social work, family studies, human services, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use standard office software and virtual meeting platforms.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position averaging approximately 10-15 hours per biweekly pay period. Most instruction occurs during weekday evenings. Hours vary based on class schedules, enrollment, and program needs. A successful candidate will be able to work weekday evenings and attend occasional in-person classes, meetings, training, and outreach activities throughout Prince William County.

Most instruction is delivered virtually, and this position is eligible for telework. Occasional in-person classes, meetings, training, and outreach activities are required at locations throughout Prince William County. Telework arrangements may change based on business needs.

• Successful completion of the required Parent Education curriculum training and program onboarding.
• Successful completion of the required criminal background check.
• Occasional local travel within Prince William County.

At-will employment:
Positions with Virginia Cooperative Extension, Prince William County, are in the exempt service of Prince William County. Employment is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time for any lawful reason, with or without notice.

This position is funded through external grants. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and program needs.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Prince William County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.