CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES·Williamsburg, Virginia
The Parent Educator conducts regular home visits to provide individualized education and support to families, helping them strengthen parenting skills and promote healthy child development. They also collaborate with community partners and maintain accurate documentation to ensure families have access to necessary resources and services.
About CDR At Child Development Resources (CDR), we believe every child deserves a strong start.
We are a mission-driven nonprofit providing high-quality early intervention services, family support, and inclusive early childhood education that nurtures the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and want a role that combines purpose with an exceptional work-life balance, we invite you to join our team.
When you join CDR, you’re not just starting a job—you’re joining a supportive, community-focused team where your work truly matters.
We offer a competitive total compensation package, generous paid time off, and the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children and families every day.
The Parent Educator partners with parents and caregivers of young children to strengthen parenting skills, promote healthy child development, and help families build on their strengths. Through regular home visits, the Parent Educator provides individualized education, encouragement, resources, and support designed around each family’s unique goals and needs. This is a relationship-centered position for someone who enjoys working directly with families and believes parents and caregivers are their child’s first and most important teachers. The Parent Educator helps families create nurturing home environments where young children can learn, grow, and thrive. What You Will Do Home Visiting & Family Support
Conduct regularly scheduled home visits with participating families in accordance with program requirements.
Build trusting, respectful relationships with parents, caregivers, and children.
Partner with families to identify their strengths, needs, priorities, and goals.
Provide individualized support and education based on each family’s circumstances and the developmental needs of their child.
Help families identify and access community resources and services that support family stability and wellbeing.
Provide encouragement and practical support as families work toward their goals.
Maintain consistent communication and engagement with assigned families.
Parent Education & Child Development
Help parents and caregivers understand developmental milestones and their child’s individual growth and development.
Provide information and activities that promote children’s cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development.
Model developmentally appropriate interactions and activities during home visits.
Encourage parents to incorporate learning opportunities into everyday routines, play, and family activities.
Support positive parent-child relationships and responsive caregiving practices.
Help families recognize and celebrate their child’s progress, strengths, and accomplishments.
Identify potential developmental concerns and connect families with appropriate resources and services when needed.
Family Engagement & Goal Setting
Work collaboratively with families to develop meaningful, achievable family goals.
Support families in identifying their own solutions and building confidence in their parenting skills.
Connect families with community resources related to education, childcare, healthcare, employment, housing, and other identified needs.
Encourage family participation in program activities, parent events, and community opportunities.
Respect and support each family’s culture, values, traditions, and individual circumstances.
Team Collaboration
Collaborate with other CDR staff and community partners to coordinate services and support families.
Participate in case discussions, staff meetings, supervision, and program planning activities.
Communicate family needs and concerns appropriately while maintaining confidentiality.
Participate in agency initiatives, outreach activities, screenings, and assigned committees.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with community organizations and service providers.
Documentation & Compliance
Complete home visit documentation, family assessments, goal plans, referrals, and other required records accurately and within established timelines.
Maintain confidential family records in accordance with agency, program, state, and federal requirements.
Track family participation, progress, referrals, and outcomes.
Maintain accurate program data and contribute to reports supporting program quality and outcomes.
Follow established policies and procedures related to safety, confidentiality, mandated reporting, and professional boundaries.
Professional Development
Participate in orientation, ongoing training, workshops, and professional development activities.
Stay current on best practices related to early childhood development, parent education, family engagement, and home visiting.
Participate in reflective supervision, coaching, and continuous quality improvement activities.
Contribute to a collaborative learning environment by sharing resources, ideas, and successful strategies with colleagues.
Candidates must have education or professional experience in early childhood education, social work, or a related field, along with experience working with young children and families. A valid driver's license and the ability to pass criminal background checks and TB screenings are required.
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Market context
Parent educator roles in Virginia are often tied to early childhood, family support, and community-based programs, so demand can be steady where agencies serve young children and caregivers. These openings can be competitive because employers look for both relevant education or experience and the ability to meet screening and driving requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your fit by highlighting direct work with families in your application.