Starting Rate of pay is $25.00/hr. Benefits and Board Paid IMRF is also available.JOB SUMMARYUnder the general supervision of the Preschool for All Coordinator, the Parent Educator will work collaboratively with families, education staff and community partners to ensure that the program meets the needs of the whole child and supports parents/guardians in addressing family needs and setting and achieving ambitious family goals.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEssential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.Support program efforts and outreach to identify and recruit the most at-risk children in the communityEducate families about the importance of early learning programs and support families in completing the enrollment processEducate families about benefits and importance of regular attendance and connect families to resources as appropriateIdentify and develop potential partnerships with community entities with access to priority populationsAssess family needs and identify parent/guardian goals for family. Refer families to community resources to support comprehensive needsCoordinate family meetings and workshops to educate families in the areas of child health, mental health and developmentAssist families in establishing a medical and dental home for their children to ensure access to consistent health care; support referrals to mental health resources as appropriateCoordinate and conduct home visits as needed to support home-school connection, address attendance concerns and provide family supportsCollaborate with teachers and instructional leaders to engage families in the classroom and school/site, including meaningful volunteer opportunities. Ensure that the program maintains a welcoming environment for parentsEngage families in a Parent Advisory Council inclusive of a diverse range of family perspectives and other leadership opportunitiesLead development and implementation of family education opportunities including connecting to local collaborations and community partners. Solicit family input on education offeringsSupport kindergarten transition activities for familiesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperience in child development, early childhood education, social work or related field requiredBachelor's degree in related field preferredCommitment to supporting at-risk families and capacity to deliver comprehensive family engagement supports and servicesMotor Vehicle Operator's License and ability to provide own transportation for the purposes of traveling between school buildings, home visits, and coordinated parent education activitiesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Knowledge of child development.- Knowledge of local community resources- Ability to work collaboratively with the preschool team and parents- Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed- Ability to coordinate and lead play groups, parent outreach, and parent education activities- Ability to work some evenings and weekends in order to provide services to parents outside of the school day.- Effective verbal and written communication skills.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described below are representative of those you must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires a reasonable duration of sitting, walking, and standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment.OTHERNote: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
