Bilingual Early Childhood Family Educator

Sga-Youth-; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

SGA Youth & Family Services is seeking a Bilingual Community Educator to build relationships with families and connect them with resources that promote healthy development and school readiness.

The position involves outreach, family workshops, and community education, with a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends. A related associate degree is required, with bachelor’s preferred; bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with families with children birth to three years.
• Experience with Early Head Start, home visiting, or other early childhood programs.
• Experience facilitating parent education groups or workshops.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral systems.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive, respectful, culturally responsive relationships with families of infants, toddlers, and young children.
• Conduct community outreach and engage families who may benefit from early childhood education and family support services.
• Provide individual and group educational activities on topics related to child development, parenting, health, nutrition, safety, school readiness, and family well‑being.
• Support parents in understanding their role as their child’s first and most important teacher.
• Facilitate parent workshops, family events, support groups, and community education activities.
• Assist families in identifying their strengths, needs, interests, and goals and support them in developing strategies to achieve those goals.
• Connect families with community resources, including health, mental health, nutrition, housing, employment, education, and other social services.
• Follow up with families regarding referrals and assist them in navigating available community resources when needed.
• Promote family participation in program activities, parent meetings, socializations, and community events.
• Collaborate with Home Visitors, Family Advocates, coordinators, and other program staff to support comprehensive services for children and families.

Skills

Bilingual

Microsoft Office

Time management

Trauma-informed care

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Social Services, Health, Family Studies, Education, or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Online database

Job description

SGA Youth & Family Services is seeking a Bilingual Community Educator to build relationships with families and connect them with resources that promote healthy development and school readiness.

The position involves outreach, family workshops, and community education, with a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends. A related associate degree is required, with bachelor’s preferred; bilingual ability is a plus.