Parent Educator (Youth Developer)

Position Type : Community Services

Date Posted : 3 / 6 / 2025

Location :

Reed Elementary School

Date Available :

immediately after hired

Closing Date :

until position is filled

Waterbury Public Schools

JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE :

Parent Educator (Youth Developer)

DEPARTMENT :

Teaching and Learning

LOCATION : Elementary

FUNDING SOURCE : Grant Funded

BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION :

Non-Union

REPORTS TO :

Works under the direct supervision of the Family Resource Coordinator and School Principal.

FLSA DESIGNATION :

Non-Exempt; 10 months; 35 hours per week. Some evening and weekend hours required. $21.00 Hourly Rate. Note : This is a non-Union, part time, grant-funded position with benefits that exists as long as funds are available.

PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION

At the school-based Family Resource Center (FRC), this class is accountable for providing support, encouragement, and information to families via group meetings, playgroups and personal home visits to help optimize child development during early years of life. This position requires works with the FRC Coordinator and Principal to facilitate and oversee operations at the Center for Enrichment under the Positive Youth Development component of the FRC.

PART II - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education or related field and any experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.

B. CREDENTIALS :

C. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Class D Operator's License.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.

D. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

Incumbents in this class are expected to be trained in and be current in all aspects of the program.

E. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

PART III - POSITION SUPERVISES :

None

PART IV - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

PART V - Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

NEVER (N)

OCCASIONALLY (O)

FREQUENTLY (F)

CONSTANTLY (C)

0 % of Shift

1-33% of Shift

34-66% of Shift

67-100% of Shift

Working Conditions

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

Depth Perception

Standing

Color Distinction

Walking

Peripheral Vision

Sitting

Driving

Lifting

Physical Strength : Carrying

Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.)

Pushing

Light Work (-20 lbs.)

Pulling

Medium Work (20-50 lbs.)

Climbing

Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.)

Balancing

Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)

Stooping

Environmental Conditions

Kneeling

Cold (50 degrees F or less)

Crouching

Heat (90 degrees F or more)

Crawling

Temperature Changes

Reaching

Wetness

Handling

Humidity

Grasping

Extreme Noise or Vibration

Twisting

Exposure to Chemicals

Feeling

Exposure to Gases and Fumes

Talking

Exposure to Unpleasant Odors

Hearing

Exposure to bodily fluids

Repetitive Motion

Exposure to dampness

Hand / Eye / Foot Coordination

Confinement to Small or Restricting Area

Visual Acuity / Near

Mechanical Hazards

Visual Acuity / Far

Physical danger or abuse

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

Waterbury Public Schools 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 encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.