Parent Education Instructor

Parent Education Instructor

Salary

$25.44 - $36.98 Hourly

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Part-time Benefitted (PB)

Job Number

202610698

Department

VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

Division

ADMINISTRATION

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

8/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

B23

Hiring Salary

$26.20 Hourly

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Every family deserves access to practical, research-based tools that strengthen relationships and help children thrive. Virginia Cooperative Extension - Prince William County seeks a compassionate educator to deliver evidence-based parenting education that supports positive child development, builds parenting confidence, and strengthens our community.

About This Role

As a Parent Education Instructor, you will help parents and caregivers develop practical skills they can apply immediately within their families. Working on Virginia Cooperative Extensions Parent Education team, you will deliver research-based educational programs that strengthen communication, build parenting confidence, and support positive child development.

• Teach evidence-based parenting education classes using approved curricula.
• Create a welcoming, respectful learning environment for adult participants.
• Facilitate discussion while maintaining curriculum fidelity.
• Maintain attendance, participant records, confidential documentation, and evaluation data.
• Coordinate with community partners, referral agencies, and Parent Education staff.
• Participate in curriculum training, instructor development, meetings, and outreach activities.
• Represent Virginia Cooperative Extension professionally in virtual and community settings.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of related experience
• Related experience may include adult education, youth education, facilitation, coaching, counseling, social work, human services, family support, community education, public outreach, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching or facilitating adult learners.
• Experience working with parents, families, youth, or community-based organizations.
• Knowledge of parenting education, family dynamics, or child development.
• Experience delivering evidence-based curricula or virtual instruction.
• Degree or coursework in education, psychology, counseling, social work, family studies, human services, or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use standard office software and virtual meeting platforms.

Schedule Requirements

This is a part-time, non-benefited position averaging approximately 10-15 hours per biweekly pay period. Most instruction occurs during weekday evenings. Hours vary based on class schedules, enrollment, and program needs. A successful candidate will be able to work weekday evenings and attend occasional in-person classes, meetings, training, and outreach activities throughout Prince William County.

Work Location and Telework

Most instruction is delivered virtually, and this position is eligible for telework. Occasional in-person classes, meetings, training, and outreach activities are required at locations throughout Prince William County. Telework arrangements may change based on business needs.

Special Requirements

• Successful completion of the required Parent Education curriculum training and program onboarding.
• Successful completion of the required criminal background check.
• Occasional local travel within Prince William County.

Important Notice

At-will employment: Positions with Virginia Cooperative Extension, Prince William County, are in the exempt service of Prince William County. Employment is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time for any lawful reason, with or without notice.

This position is funded through external grants. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funding and program needs.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Prince William County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified for the past three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

What is your highest level of completed education?

• Bachelors degree or higher in a related field
• Bachelors degree or higher in an unrelated field
• Associates degree
• High school diploma or GED
• None of the above

03

How many years of related experience do you have in adult or youth education, facilitation, coaching, counseling, social work, human services, family support, community education, public outreach, or a closely related field?

• 3 or more years
• 2 years
• 1 year
• Less than 1 year
• None

04

Which of the following experiences do you have? (Select all that apply)

• Teaching instructor-led classes
• Facilitating workshops or discussion groups
• Presenting educational information to community groups
• Providing one-on-one education or coaching
• Working with parents, caregivers, families, or youth
• Delivering virtual instruction using Microsoft Teams or Zoom
• Delivering evidence-based curricula
• Maintaining participant records or evaluation data
• I have limited or no experience facilitating adult learning

05

This position primarily teaches parenting education classes during weekday evenings and occasionally requires participation in meetings, training, or community events outside normal business hours. Are you able to meet these scheduling requirements?

• Yes
• No

06

This position primarily provides virtual instruction but requires occasional in-person meetings, training, outreach activities, and classes within Prince William County. Are you able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

07

Please select each software below that you are proficient in. (Check all that apply)

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Zoom, Webex, or similar virtual meeting platform
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers