SUMMARY A certified Parent Educator implements the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model, emphasizing parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being in their work with families. Utilizing the PAT Foundational Curricula in culturally sensitive ways, the parent educator partners, facilitates, and reflects with families, and they serve families individually in their homes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Engage in recruitment activities of families and partners Complete an initial and annual family- centered assessment with each family Develop, monitor, and review goals with each family Plan, provide, and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting, and family well-being Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with one another Engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase knowledge of ways to support childrens development Complete at least initial and annual developmental screening and health review for each enrolled child Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs Help parents and children transition to other services as needed Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation in a timely manner Participate in at least two hours of reflective supervision monthly and at least two hours of staff meetings monthly Maintain regular and reliable attendance Complete PAT Foundational Trainings prior to serving families; obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually Participate in continuous quality improvement Maintain minimum caseloads requirement Facilitate individual or small group Nurturing Parenting sessions as needed Allow staff to shadow home visits as needed Participate in major fundraising and development events benefitting NTN, community awareness events that promote the agency and programs, and program activities of the organization no matter the individual role Represents the agency at community, civic or other public functions Follow organizational policies Participate in agency ad-hoc committees as appropriate and needed Other duties as assigned EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent program with minimum of 2 years of supervised experience working with young children and/or parents. College education in social work, early childhood education or similar social services field strongly preferred. QUALIFICATIONS Experience in working with or providing supportive services to young children and families Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and possessing key characteristics (e.g., empathetic, conscientious, accepting, ethical) A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths Strong organizational and record-keeping skills Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field) Knowledge of infant and child development and parent-child attachment principles Awareness of needs of low-income families and multi-stressed families Ability to learn and integrate into teaching/coaching material related to service delivery Willingness to engage in building reflective capacity (e.g., capacity for introspection, communicating awareness of self in relation to others, recognizing value of supervision, etc.) Ability to maintain professional boundaries while providing supportive services Willingness to work non-standard business hours as needed and scheduled Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate as part of a team Microsoft Office, email, internet; Must be able to meet documentation requirements Reliable transportation and valid drivers license Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, college coursework preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment described is representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to keyboard and do data entry at a computer. The employee is frequently required to drive, walk and climb stairs in the office and in a variety of community-based and home settings. The employee must lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee must have access to reliable transportation. The work environment includes indoor office environments or comparable spaces, families homes and community spaces, with frequent exposure to outdoor weather when traveling to home visits and meetings. The noise level varies by sites, home visits, and meetings.

Assistant Director of the Children's Center/Lead Teacher

Dean College, Franklin

Category:: Administration/StaffSubscribe:: Department:: Children's CenterLocations:: Franklin, MAPosted:: Apr 4, 2024Closes:: Open Until FilledType:: Full-Time Academic YearPosition ID:: 174399About Dean College:Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity to discover and exceed their greatest aspirations. A personal and transformative community since 1865, Dean tirelessly inspires our students to unimagined heights through personalized support and integrated delivery of academic, co-curricular and experiential learning. Our graduates are lifelong learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership.Recognized as a Top Regional College by U.S. News & World Report for eleven consecutive years and named a College of Distinction for five consecutive years, Dean serves approximately 1,200 full-time students and 400 part-time students and offers more than 50 combined bachelor's and associate degree programs and specializations, as well as a robust schedule of continuing studies, and certificate programs throughout the year.Dean College is perfectly situated in Franklin, Massachusetts, which is conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island and is accessible to Boston by commuter rail. The Dean College/Franklin station is only a five-minute walk from campus. Approximately 87 percent of the College's student population lives on campus.Dean provides a supportive academic environment that thrives on hands-on engagement and exceptional teaching. This community-wide commitment of always going the extra mile for students is known as The Dean Difference. Outside of the classroom, students participate in 16 athletic teams and more than 30 on-campus groups and organizations.Ninety-six percent of our bachelor's degree students are employed or enrolled in graduate school within 12 months of graduation. Alumni are hard at work in top-ranked graduate programs and are employed by organizations such as Universal Studios, Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, Kraft Sports + Entertainment, the Boston Ballet, and more.What is The Dean Difference?The Dean Difference isn't any one thing. It's not a program or a professor. It's not a single class or a club. It's the way our academics support networks and community overlap, interweave and magnify each other. Our difference unites us. It's our secret formula. It's the nucleus around which we orbit. It isn't one thing, it's everythingJob Description:The Assistant Director of the Children's Center/Lead Teacher is a member of the administrative team at Dean College's preschool who helps in managing the program operations, staff, and children. The Assistant Director serves as a lead teacher in the laboratory school, and also supervises early childhood education majors during their fieldwork and practicum experiences in the classroom. This dual role includes teaching in the afternoon Pre-k class. Job Duties:Work collaboratively with the Director of the Children's Center to hire, train, and supervise staff members.Teach an afternoon Pre-k class.Participate in procuring and maintaining inventory for equipment, resources, educational materials, and snack food.Serve as a mentor to lead teachers, teacher assistants, and volunteers.Plan and schedule curriculum with teaching staff that delivers learning objectives. Mentor and meet with fieldwork and practicum student teachers and the supervising faculty weekly.Work with the Director to complete fieldwork and practicum student teacher evaluations.Plan enrichment activities for children and families.Create a weekly schedule for teachers, teacher assistants, and volunteers.Other duties as assigned. Managerial and Supervisory Responsibilities:Serve in the Director role when needed.Supervises teacher assistants, fieldwork and practicum student teachers in the classroom, and volunteers.Requirements:Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field, required.Lead Teacher/Director 1 qualified by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.Ability to successfully complete Background Record Check and Fingerprinting.Additional Information:Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.Application Instructions:Please submit your Resume/CV, Cover Letter, all unofficial transcripts; and contact information of three references. (PLEASE NOTE: Applications that are incomplete will not be considered).Note: After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent page gives you instructions that enable you to upload your Cover Letter and any additional documents.See the FAQ for using our online system.Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.Returning Applicants - Login to your Dean College Careers Account to check your completed application or upload additional documents. URL: www.dean.edu