Description

External Retirement Plan TRS Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
M-F, 8am - 5pm with occasional night/weekend events & travel
Advertised Salary $40,000 Posting Date 06/05/2025 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 08/01/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Columbus Area EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).
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Position Information

Classification Title Teacher AD FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.
Preferred Qualifications Position Summary
A Parents as Teachers National Center (PATNC) certified parent educator provides the information, support, and encouragement that the parents need to help their child develop optimally during the crucial early years of life. This is done by providing education in the form of personal visits, group meetings, screenings, and linkages to a network of resources for parents and children.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Possesses effective communication skills and is comfortable relating to strangers.
Develops trusting relationships with parents as a model for
parent-child relationships.
Uses appropriate work-related behavior, dress and attitude toward fellow professionals.
Establishes and maintains appropriate professional relationships with families.
Adheres to required confidentiality practices.
Uses time and resources effectively to manage personal stress and meet job expectations.
Physical Demands
Normal working conditions of an office environment. Driving.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities
Serve the number of families determined by program guidelines including face-to-face educational visits and group educational meetings.
Percentage of time 50 Duties/Responsibilities
Complete all required documentation regarding home visits, attendance records for group meetings and other Parents as Teachers events, screening summaries, and all essential records required by the program, in timely and comprehensive manner.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Support families in seeking appropriate resources based on the results of screenings when needed.
Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities
Actively recruit families to participate in the program. Participate in regular, relationship-based supervision with the Parents as Teachers supervisor. Demonstrate an appropriate level of knowledge about what promotes optimal parent-child interaction and infant, toddler and child development.
Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities
Participate in reviewing and analyzing results of evaluation

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Von Baker Recruitment Contact Email [email protected] Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
2. Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
3. Do you possess a valid driver's license?
   • No Response
   • No
   • Yes

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Other Documents #1
2. Unofficial Letters of Recommendation