Family Literacy Facilitator

Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber State University invites applications for a Family Literacy Facilitator position. This role works directly with parents and children to promote intergenerational literacy and parenting skills, with most participants coming from low-income backgrounds.

The role requires strong interpersonal abilities, comfort working with diverse populations, and willingness to engage families through home visits, assessments, and documented reporting. Off-campus work and schedule flexibility are expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all populations.
• Preference given to those with experience with parents and children.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits.
• Teach assigned parents and engage parent and child in literacy and learning activities.
• Implement assigned literacy and parenting lessons during home visits.
• Communicate with supervisors.
• Conduct pre- and post- family literacy assessments.
• Maintain and keep current required documentation.
• Ensure flexibility in schedule in order to accommodate the family’s schedule for visits.
• Participate as an effective member of the Family Literacy Project team.
• Submit reports in a timely manner.
• Attend scheduled meetings and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity sensitivity

Home visits

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies or related field

Job description

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title Family Literacy Facilitator Requisition Number H01618P Position Category Campus Location Off Campus Hours per week Months per year Alternate work schedule Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate $20 FLSA Job Summary/Basic Function

The Family Literacy Facilitator will work directly with parents and children in promoting intergenerational literacy activities and parenting skills. Must work effectively with people from all backgrounds and situations. The majority of participants are low-income.

Job Functions

• Conduct home visits
• Teach assigned parents and engage parent and child in literacy and learning activities.
• Implement assigned literacy and parenting lessons during home visits.
• Communicate with supervisors.
• Conduct pre- and post- family literacy assessments.
• Maintain and keep current required documentation.
• Ensure flexibility in schedule in work hours in order to accommodate the family’s schedule for visits.
• Participate as an effective member of the Family Literacy Project team.
• Submit reports in a timely manner.
• Attend scheduled meetings and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Must have excellent interpersonal relationship skills. Must be able to work effectively with all populations. Preference given to those with experience in working with parents and children.

Minimum Education And Experience

High School Degree; experience serving families

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Family Studies or similar field. Experience in parenting education, home visitation, and promoting literacy activities, healthy family interactions, and parenting skills.

Background Check? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 08/31/2026

Review Date 09/02/2026

Job Close Date 08/31/2027

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/21269

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you.