Family-Centered Early Development Coach

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a Parent Educator to engage families, conduct assessments, and plan visits focused on parent-child interaction and family well-being.

This role involves documenting visits, coordinating group connections, and guiding families toward available resources while maintaining program records and pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or four-year degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or related field preferred (or equivalent outside the US).
• Two years of supervised experience with young children and/or parents preferred.
• Essential that parent educators have at least a high school diploma or GED and two years of supervised experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; empathetic, conscientious, and ethical.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on strengths; strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field; computer skills including web browsing, e-mail, Internet, and word-processing.
• Parent Educator trainings must be completed before delivering PAT services.

Responsibilities

• Engage in recruitment activities as applicable.
• Complete initial and annual family-centered assessments with each family.
• Develop, monitor and review goals with each family.
• Plan, provide and document visits focused on parent-child interaction and family well-being.
• Provide group connections to help families build social ties.
• Engage in parent-child activities and boost knowledge to support development.
• Complete initial and annual developmental screening and health review for each enrolled child.
• Connect families to resources to reach goals and address needs; assist transitions to other services.
• Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation timely.
• Participate in reflective supervision and staff meetings monthly.
• Obtain competency-based professional development and renew PAT certification annually.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Independence

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking a Parent Educator to engage families, conduct assessments, and plan visits focused on parent-child interaction and family well-being.

This role involves documenting visits, coordinating group connections, and guiding families toward available resources while maintaining program records and pursuing ongoing professional development.