HIPPY Parent Educator - Mesquite - Full-time

ABSTRACT OF THE POSITION:
Home visiting Parent Educators will work collaboratively with low-income families to achieve successful outcomes for preschool children, ages 3 to 5 of all backgrounds and abilities. Parent Educators will use the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) program models (or other curricula as appropriate) to support parents as their child’s “first and most important” teacher.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Recruits and selects families for home-based early childhood services.
• Determines eligibility of children based on program guidelines.
• Maintains enrollment level and a waiting list of eligible children.
• Plans and facilitates parent orientations to the program.
• Develops and implements curriculum and individual plans for children.
• Accommodates Individualized Educational Plans (IEP) for children with disabilities.
• Establishes positive relationships with families and promotes parent involvement.
• Coordinates with community agencies and promotes access to services for families.
• Maintains records and produces reports on child and family progress.
• Monitors child progress and adjusts curriculum planning as needed.
• Ensures compliance with all program regulations, policies, and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to lift 40 pounds including files, laptop computers, lesson plans, home visiting supplies, or other necessary items with or without material handling equipment.
• Must be able to work for long periods of time while maintaining concentrated attention to detail.
• Must be able to sit at a table or desk for long periods of time with occasional standing, walking, squatting, or reaching.
• Must be able to travel by car, bus, airplane, or train for job requirements, training, or program activities as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.