Parent Education Professional (Parent as Teachers) | Full-Time | Waldoboro, ME

About the Role

Join the Maine Families Program as a Parent Education Professional serving families in Lincoln County. You’ll deliver the Parent as Teachers™ evidence-based model, using research-informed practices to support healthy child development from prenatal stages through age five.

This role includes home-based visits and virtual sessions (via Zoom), helping families strengthen protective factors such as parenting knowledge, resilience, social connections, and children’s social-emotional skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Parent as Teachers™ parent education and support in families’ homes and through Zoom
• Use child development knowledge to support early detection of potential developmental delays
• Help increase school readiness by strengthening family engagement and parenting skills
• Support prevention of child abuse and neglect through protective factor building
• Collaborate with the program team to plan, document, and coordinate services for enrolled families

Requirements

• Experience or training related to early childhood development, parenting education, or family support
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with caregivers
• Ability to work effectively in both home-visit and virtual environments
• Commitment to child safety, developmental wellbeing, and supportive family engagement

Benefits

• Soft-money funded position with a typical hiring range of $46,000–$50,000 (commensurate with qualifications)
• Opportunity to make a direct, measurable impact on families in Lincoln County