Parent Mentor-First 1000 Days (Clover NOLA) in New Orleans, Louisiana at Louisiana Childrens Museum
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Job Summary
Research tells us that the first 1,000 days of life—the period from pregnancy through a child’s first three years—are critical to healthy development. During this time, children’s brains develop rapidly, relationships with caregivers are strengthened, and early experiences help shape lifelong learning, health, and well-being.
The Louisiana Children’s Museum’s First 1000 Days Program supports parents and caregivers during this important stage of early childhood development by providing meaningful connections, resources, and guidance tailored to children’s developmental milestones.
As part of a one-year pilot partnership program with Clover, the Parent Mentor will support participating families through consistent engagement, relationship-building, and developmental programming. The program will include monthly in-person cohort gatherings held at Clover on the second Saturday of each month, beginning October 10, where families will participate in activities focused on child development, caregiver connection, health, wellness, and strengthening family relationships.
Through in-person engagement, email communications, and ongoing family support, the Parent Mentor will serve as a trusted resource for families throughout the pilot year.
The Parent Mentor will communicate regularly with First 1000 Days program families to build a supportive community, encourage positive caregiver-child interactions, and connect families with resources that promote healthy development during the first three years of life.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Promote the culture, mission, and brand of the Louisiana Children’s Museum while projecting a positive image to families, staff, volunteers, community partners, and the public.
- Serve as the consistent Parent Mentor and primary support contact for families participating in the First 1000 Days one-year pilot program.
- Build and maintain positive, supportive relationships with parents, caregivers, children, and families.
- Provide supportive listening, encouragement, and positive reinforcement to caregivers regarding their interactions with their child.
- Model child-centered, developmentally appropriate practices, including nurturing guidance, positive support, and appropriate structure.
- Support families in understanding early childhood development, developmental milestones, and caregiver-child engagement strategies.
- Respond to parent questions related to early childhood development and parenting resources, seeking additional information or referrals when needed.
- Serve as a communication hub between families, LCM, and program partners.
- Communicate regularly with families through email and text messaging, including developmental tips, resources, reminders, and social-emotional engagement opportunities.
- Maintain timely and responsive communication while providing individualized support to participating families.
- Support documentation of family participation, engagement, and communication for program evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Attend and support monthly cohort meetings held at Clover on the second Saturday of each month, including:
- Participant check-in and attendance tracking
- Assisting with setup and breakdown
- Preparing and organizing materials
- Supporting activities and caregiver-child engagement
- Helping create a welcoming and inclusive environment for families
- Collaborate with LCM team members and Clover partners to support successful program implementation.
- Participate in regular meetings with the Early Learning Director for training, reflection, feedback, and program development.
- Assist with collecting feedback and observations to support evaluation of the one-year pilot program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Schedule Commitment: Approximately 5 hours per week / 20 hours per month, including monthly Saturday cohort meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree
- A minimum of 1 year of positive parenting experience working with children ages 0-3 years old
- A minimum of 1 year of experience working with diverse communities
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office 365 Suite
- Bilingual (English/Spanish preferred)
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Louisiana Children’s Museum is committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. Diversity strengthens our culture of creativity and play, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any protected basis. Background checks may be required depending on job responsibilities; while some offenses may be automatic disqualifiers, not all criminal history will disqualify a candidate.