Parent Educator

Overview

Position Title : Parent Educator

Reports To : Early Childhood Program Manager

Classification : Full-time, Non-Exempt, 1.0 FTE

Compensation : $19.30 - $20.67 DOE

Organization Background

Latino Network's mission is : Leading with love, we cultivate our staff and community as a powerful force for radical social change. We work through Latino community-driven programs, advocacy, and service, partnering across city, county, state, and community organizations to deliver training and support, a wide range of services, and to influence policy.

Benefits & Perks

• Health Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Alternative Care
• FSA - Flexible Spending Account for Medical & Dependent Care expenses
• 401k Plan with Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer sponsored Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Sabbatical)
• Professional development opportunities
• Self - Care perks
• Team and family events

Candidate Profile

Latino Network seeks a bilingual, bi-cultural mission-driven professional with nonprofit and community experience with parent-child groups and one-on-one support for parents of young children (0-6 years old). The Parent Educator will lead a full range of activities for a growing program. As part of a dedicated team, the Parent Educator supports program development and implementation and works with team members to facilitate parent-child groups, build community partnerships, and empower parents. The role requires excellent communication with parents to identify and meet their goals while supporting the development of their young children.

Position Summary

This role provides families with culturally specific home visits, personal instruction, and demonstrations of appropriate educational activities. It involves facilitating parent-child groups several times per month, maintaining organized files for each family to support parent goals, delivering a research-based curriculum and materials, and conducting screenings for children birth to age three (vision, hearing, language development, motor development, health, etc.).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Requirements, Skills, Knowledge, Education, and Experience

Additional Administrative and Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

The role may require lifting up to 25 pounds regularly, occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and frequent manual handling. Regular use of hands, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, and other activities are needed. Reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Work Environment

Fast-paced, multi-site environment with on-site and remote work. Some exposure to outdoor conditions and moderate noise. Latino Network values diversity and respectful communication across beliefs and backgrounds.

To Apply

If you are interested in joining us to support our mission, please submit your application, resume, and cover letter at : Careers. Latino Network is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion.

Location note : Portland, OR

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