PARENTING EDUCATOR (LEVEL 1 OR 2, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS)

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in families’ lives and thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment? Parenting Now is seeking a Parenting Educator to facilitate parenting programs that support positive parenting practices and build strong parent-child relationships. This position may be hired at level 1 or level 2, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Parenting Educator plays a key role in delivering parenting groups and providing education and resources to parents and caregivers. This position helps strengthen families by promoting self-sufficiency, increasing knowledge of child development, and improving parenting skills.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Extensive knowledge of child development and parenting strategies
• Group facilitation skills
• Knowledge of local community resources
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals
• Flexibility and acceptance of different parental lifestyles and values
• Understanding of cloud-based document management, collaboration, and file sharing

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS (LEVEL 2)

• CHW (Community Health Worker) or THW (Traditional Health Worker) Certification

DESIRED EDUCATION, ABILITIES AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS Degree in child development, education, counseling or related field
• Bi-lingual for Spanish and English, including writing skills
• Professional experience working with young children
• Experience working with low income and highly stressed individuals, and families involved with ODHS
• Experience working with the Make Parenting A Pleasure, SE curriculum
• Parenting or similar lived experience
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail, Calendar)

DESIRED EDUCATION, ABILITIES AND/OR EXPERIENCE (LEVEL 2)

• Experience working with Connect Oregon

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

For full consideration applications should include:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Two professional references

PARENTING NOW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, CREATING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, AND SUPPORTING ALL FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITIES, LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS, VETERANS, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 12 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Employee assistance program

Work Location: In perso

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Group Facilitation: Facilitate on-site and off-site parenting groups using Parenting Now’s core curricula, and prepare for and manage all aspects of group delivery (materials, snacks, logistics).
• Administration: Maintain accurate and timely paperwork, including attendance, evaluations, and contact documentation, upholding confidentiality and compliance with mandated reporting laws.
• Maintain Communication: Communicate with clients in between sessions/groups for reminders, support, and referrals.
• Collaborate and Learn: Participate in required meetings and training, stay current on research in child development and parenting education, and embrace opportunities for professional growth and development.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (LEVEL 2)

• Parent Coaching: Provide outreach and one-on-one support through the Parent Coaching program. Conduct parent coaching sessions, maintain a client schedule, and document sessions including data collection. Coordinate referrals using Connect Oregon.