Summary
Parent Educator - Family Resource Center
JobID: 7631
- Position Type:
- Student Support Services
- Date Posted:
- 3/31/2026
- Location:
- East Hartford Public Schools
- Closing Date:
- Open until filled
Salary: $21.89 per hour
Schedule: Tuesday - Thursday 7:30am - 3:00pm and Friday 7:30am - 2:00pm
Title: Parent Educator – Family Resource Center
The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:
X Online Application
X Letter of Interest
X Resume
Copy of Valid Certification and/or License
Transcripts
X Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within one year of application)
X Other: Letter of interest should include background information regarding qualifications
Qualifications:
- Parents as Teachers certification preferred. Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have transportation (for home/community visits)
- Bilingual preferred
- Previous experience in home visiting and parenting education to adults or teens individually or in small groups preferred
- Ability to work with community agencies
- Strong interpersonal and writing skills
- Ability to organize and operate independently
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with parents and staff orally and in writing
- Previous experience working with parents and infants/toddlers preferred
- Working knowledge of computer programs Microsoft Word, Microsoft products and familiarity with database software programs preferred.
Duties
Job Description:
- Facilitates parent education workshops, playgroups and family development programs, including home and personal visit using Parents as Teachers curriculum
- Facilitates positive youth development programs
- Facilitates support and training for family child care providers
- Cooperate with related service and support staff of the FRC, elementary school and community agencies to facilitate identification and services to young children and their families
- Assists the FRC Coordinator and staff in planning, implementing and evaluating programs and services offered through the Family Resource Center
- Assist in the coordination of outreach and program scheduling
- Assist in the evaluation and effectiveness of program activities periodically and keeps current with trends and developments in the field
- Provide developmental screenings for infants and toddlers involved in the program
- Follow all guidelines as required by PAT National Center, including certification requirements
- Recommends and arranges for new programs as needed
- Assists in the collaboration with local and state agencies
- Maintains files, document ongoing progress and statistics
- Assist in the promotion of the FRC in the community
- Assist in the publication of bimonthly newsletter for program participants and home day care providers
- Complete all required reporting in a timely manner
- Develop and maintain knowledge of community agencies
- Assist in general office duties as needed
- Responsible for assuming additional duties as agreed upon with the Supervisor of the FRC
Requirements
The following documents must be complete and current for application to be considered for this position:
X Online Application
X Letter of Interest
X Resume
Copy of Valid Certification and/or License
Transcripts
X Three Current Letters of Recommendation (dated within one year of application)
X Other: Letter of interest should include background information regarding qualifications
Nice To Haves
Bilingual-Spanish
Benefits
None
Salary : $21.89 to $21.89/Hr
Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent
Job Type : Part Time
Category : Education/Training
Minimum Experience : None
Location : East Hartford,, CT
