Family Educator - Specialized

Van-Buren-Intermediate-School-District; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren Intermediate School District is seeking a Family Educator to partner with families in home visits using the Parents as Teachers curriculum. The role focuses on delivering early childhood education, supporting families with resources, and developing readiness for school in an in-person Lawrence, Michigan setting.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in related fields and experience with young children and families; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in child development, education, social work, family studies or related fields preferred.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience working with young children and their families; home visiting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage families in home visits using Parents as Teachers curriculum.
• Schedule weekly home visits and maintain records.
• Connect families with resources and services.
• Maintain timely, well-written documentation.
• Collaborate with supervisor and team meetings.
• Adhere to policies and professional standards.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Dependability

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Home visiting

Parent as Teacher

Education

Bachelor degree in child development, education, social work, family studies or related fields

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job description

Family Educator - Specialized

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Job Details

Job ID: 5865943

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Family Educator

Status: Full Time, 195 days, In-person

Union: Van Buren Intermediate Educational Support Personnel Association

Department/Program/Service: Early Childhood Education

Reports To: Family Links-Home Visiting Supervisor

Job Goals: The overall job goal of the Early Childhood Family Educator is to partner with families in the home setting using the Parents as Teachers curriculum to provide families with the skills and knowledge they need to ensure their children are competent, healthy, self-assured and ready for school.

Qualifications:

Education & Certification :

Bachelor degree in child development, education, social work, family studies or related fields are preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred. Work Experience: Experience working with young children and their families, including connecting with and supporting at‑risk populations. Home visiting experience is preferred. Training will be provided.

Essential Job Functions:

Skills :

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills that build relationships with families which cultivate positive, supportive relationships with family members to encourage partnerships in education.
• Professional communication relative to writing, documenting, phone, computer.
• Dependability as reflected by assuming ownership for the assigned job goals and responsibilities.
• Organizational and computer skills with the ability to use online data/documentation systems and to manage self‑scheduling and paperwork requirements; Keep current, well‑written records, reports, assessments and submit in a timely manner.
• Enroll and visit with families on a regular schedule in the home setting. Engage in strategies that maintain families’ engagement and result in meeting home visit frequency requirements. Van Buren Intermediate School District Respect · Integrity · Compassion · Excellence
• Create a weekly schedule that allows for flexibility to meet with working families, makes effective use of route planning and optimizes daily work hours. This may result in different start and end times for some days.
• Plan home visits using Parent as Teacher curriculum materials based on family’s needs and interests. Lessons are designed to empower families with accurate child growth and development knowledge, effective parenting skills, strategies to build their child’s school readiness, build understanding of the early literacy support and promote positive adult‑child relationships.
• Complete required development and health screenings per schedule. Support follow‑up evaluation if needed.
• Assist families in resource connections with additional services, when needed, such as financial assistance,health care, education and training, etc.
• Participate in professional development activities and in‑service training. Participate in team meetings, team committees, monthly reflective supervision and other assigned Family Links activities.
• General professional skills, including a willingness to:
• Make student‑centered decisions
• Adhere to federal, state and VBISD policies and procedures
• Model VBISD guidelines: Respect, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon timelines
• Seek ongoing improvement and accept feedback in a professional way
• Perform additional tasks, responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Supervisor, Director, or Superintendent.
• Valid driver's license required.

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time
• Ability to travel across the county and state to participate in meetings and conferences

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

This posting and our online application can be found at www.vbisd.org under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.

The position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.

Position Type: Regular

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Van Buren HR
• 490 South Paw Paw St.
• Lawrence, Michigan 49064
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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