Maine Families Parent Education Professional - Lincoln County

Through the Maine Families Program, this Parent Education Professional delivers the Parent as Teachers™ evidence-based model which is based on respected research findings with numerous studies demonstrating the following positive outcomes: increased parent knowledge of development, early detection of developmental delays, increased school readiness and prevention of child abuse and neglect as a basis. Parent Education Professionals also build protective factors that serve as buffers to reduce risk to young children, prenatal to age five, and families. These protective factors include parental resilience, knowledge of child development and parenting skills, social connections, and social-emotional competence of children. This model is designed to be delivered in the homes of parents or virtually through Zoom. This position works with families in Lincoln County. Typical hiring range for this soft-money funded position is $46,000 - $50,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

The Parent Education Professional will work remotely and in the field, with a homebase in the Knox/Lincoln County Extension Office at 377 Manktown Road, Waldoboro. Travel within Lincoln County is required.

Complete Job Description

About the University:
The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. 

About the Cooperative Extension:
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension has been a vital resource for over 100 years, connecting communities with university research to improve lives across the state. Our focus areas include the Maine Food System and Positive Youth Development through 4-H programs, delivered by a network of experts based in county offices statewide.

We pride ourselves on being an equitable, sustainable, and enjoyable workplace, and we welcome diverse perspectives and experiences. We also believe in work and life balance and offer benefits to support you. Learn more about our mission and work at extension.umaine.edu.

Qualifications:
Required:

• A bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, child and family studies, human services, social work, and a minimum of one year of supervised work experience with young children and/or parents or an unrelated bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years’ supervised work experience with young children and/or parents
• Knowledge of infant and child development and parent child attachment.
• Demonstrated skills in establishing rapport and assessing the needs of parents and young children.
• Experience working with and delivering programs to diverse participants.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to travel with a personal vehicle (travel reimbursed at the current grant rate).
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Google Workspace, and Zoom.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a home-based setting.
• Knowledge of and experience connecting families to local organizations and services.
• Experience in delivering parent education.
• Knowledge of maternal-infant health and dynamics of child abuse and neglect.
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm on November 27, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair: Jennifer Doherty, [email protected].

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.