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Start Your Online Application Now EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION PARENT EDUCATOR Reports to: Early Childhood Coordinator Department: Teacher Works with: Students, other staff, parents Job Summary: Under the direction of the ECFE Coordinator, the Parent Educator is responsible for planning, developing lesson plans and facilitating parent discussion groups to discuss and explore family needs, parenting skills, and to discuss specific parenting issues with parents. The Parent Educator researches, interprets and presents current information on family issues, serves as a resource to parents and provides referral information, as needed. The Parent Educator also assists in working with community agencies to maintain relationships to ensure a non-duplication of services as well as generating new ideas to reach our ?at-risk'' parents. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year. Duties/Responsibilities: Plans, designs, and implements curriculum that addresses all areas of the early childhood learning standards regarding child and parent development. Plans, researches and develops lesson plans and activities to present to parents during parent education and group discussions. Prepares materials needed to implement lesson plans/activities. Creates handouts and informational pieces to support group discussions that parents can use as reference materials. Observes and monitors the cognitive and emotional development of children through observation of play and social interactions. Meets with parents to discuss any developmental issues or concerns and facilitates referral to other services, if needed. Establishes a rapport with parents and offer support, behavioral strategies and resources to promote and facilitate the development and strengthening of their parenting skills and understanding of the cognitive and emotional development of their children. Models and teaches parents effective behavioral strategies in working with their children and in addressing their needs. Makes follow up calls to parents to monitor specific needs and concerns. Works with community agencies to ensure non-duplication of services for families. Tracks, files and displays reference materials such as books, videos, audio tapes, and brochures. Makes recommendations to EC Coordinator for ordering and maintaining the parent library with new information, books and materials relating to parenting concerns Prepare classroom for parent meetings. Organizes materials, sets out coffee and snacks, cleans sinks, counters and tables prior to and after meetings. Works with multiple community agencies to plan off-site parenting education opportunities for families. Performs other duties of a comparable level or type, as required. Provides professional expertise and assistance to individuals, other district staff and the community concerning areas of expertise/knowledge. Attends training sessions, conferences, seminars, district and departmental meetings, as needed. Keeps abreast of changing developments and trends related to the field. Other duties as assigned and appropriate for ROCORI''s ECFE programs. Bachelor''s degree in Education or related. Parent Education licensure. Minimum 1 year experience in ECFE. Knowledge of MN state statutes with regards to ECFE and home visiting. Working knowledge of area resources that support young families. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong planning and organizational skills. Knowledge and experience using varied computer applications and applied technology experience. Physical Job Requirements: Employee is continuously required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, talk, and hear; frequently sits, stoops, kneels and/or crouches, reach with hands and arms in the performance of the job. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally; and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Salary: The salary range for a 1.0 FTE position is $50,164 to $89,853 - dependent on education and experience. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits for employees that includes health insurance, dental insurance, VEBA/HSA/Flex accounts, 403 contribution, and long term disability. Internal applicants can contact Stephanie Ruegemer, DEF Administrator at ruegemers@rocori.k12.mn.us Rocori Public School District uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online