Family Literacy Facilitator

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking a Family Literacy Facilitator to work directly with parents and children to promote intergenerational literacy and parenting skills. You will conduct home visits, teach literacy activities, and implement lessons while collaborating with the Family Literacy Project team.

The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, ability to engage diverse populations, and flexibility to meet family schedules; a High School Diploma is required, with a Bachelor's degree

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience serving families preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits.
• Teach parents and engage parent and child in literacy activities.
• Implement 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 to accommodate family visits.
• Submit reports in a timely manner.
• Attend meetings and training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Position Information

Position Title: Family Literacy Facilitator

Requisition Number: H01618P

Campus Location: Off Campus

Hourly Pay Rate: $20

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

Notes to Applicant

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

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.