French Bilingual Parent Coordinator

Urbana Early Childhood School; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Urbana Early Childhood School in Urbana, Illinois seeks a French Bilingual Parent Coordinator to act as a liaison between the school and French-speaking families. You will provide outreach, coordinate family education, and support school involvement activities for all French-speaking students.

The role requires bilingual French and English, knowledge of schooling terminology, and strong interpersonal skills. This is a part-time position with 4 hours per day, reporting to the UECS principal.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in French and English.
• Knowledge of schools and education terminology.
• Good computer and technology skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Assist families with enrollment and forms.
• Translate communications and materials for families.
• Interpret at parent conferences and meetings.
• Coordinate school events and family activities.
• Assist teachers and staff with family communications.

Skills

French bilingual

English bilingual

Knowledge of schools

Interpersonal skills

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

• 4 hours per day

French Bilingual Parent Coordinator

Urbana School District #116 Urbana Early Childhood School - Urbana, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5946774
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Urbana School District #116

TITLE:French Bilingual Parent Coordinator

LOCATIONS:Urbana Early Childhood School

SUPERVISOR:This position reports directly to the UECS principal

JOB SUMMARY:Act as a liaison between the school and French speaking families, providing outreach and coordinating support services. Coordinate and implement family education and school involvement activities for all French speaking students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Assist families with the enrollment process and completing forms.
• Educate families unfamiliar with our school system and how they can advocate for their children.
• Translate oral and written communication and materials such as classroom newsletters, classroom materials, school memos, and forms.
• Interpret for parent conferences and parent meetings.
• Communicate with teachers and office staff regarding family communication to and from school.
• Collaborate with the school social workers to assist families with community resources such as childcare, health, food, clothing, and housing needs.
• Coordinate and assist with special events such as school carnivals, open houses, field trips, on-site park district activities, etc.
• Assist classroom teachers by helping with small groups of children as needed.
• Assist classroom teacher with assessments.
• Coordinate and attend school family events and after-hours meetings.
• Accompany social workers or classroom staff on home visits.
• Support school staff in understanding the culture of French-speaking families and looking for opportunities to include the culture in the classroom.
• Carry out any other duties the building and/or district administration assigns.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or an Associate Degree plus substantial work experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• French and English Bilingualism
• Knowledge of schools and education terminology
• Good computer and technology skills
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience and ability to work with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage .
• This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
• This is not an exempt position.
• Student Contact Days and other days stipulated on the work calendar in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
• 4 hours per day
• Pay rate is $20.14/hour

EVALUATION:This job's performance will be evaluated perprovisions of the Board’s policy on evaluating support personnel.

START DATE:ASAP

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: December2025

Position Type: 2 Hours Per Day

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Katie Madigan , Principal
• Urbana Early Childhood School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]