Parent Educator (Bi-Lingual)

Easter Seals; Bradley (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Paid holidays & personal days

Job summary

Easterseals Joliet Region is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) Parent Educator to work with families, provide guidance and resources, and promote healthy child development. You’ll conduct home or office sessions, deliver curriculum, and connect families with community supports to empower parents as their child’s first teacher.

Responsibilities include workshops, documenting case files, and collaborating with schools and agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Child Development, Human Services, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with children and families in educational or social service settings.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings or weekends as needed.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide home visits and/or office-based sessions with families to support parenting skills and child development.
• Deliver evidence-based curriculum and activities tailored to each family’s needs.
• Facilitate parent workshops, support groups, and community events.
• Complete documentation and maintain case files in compliance with program requirements.
• Collaborate with schools, social service agencies, and community partners to support families.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Relationship building

Caseload management

Independent work

Evenings/weekends flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Child Development, Human Services, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Do you have a passion for supporting families and helping children thrive? We are currently seeking aBilingual (English/Spanish) Parent Educator.

As a Parent Educator, you will partner with families to provide guidance, education, and resources that promote healthy child development and strengthen parent-child relationships. You’ll work one‑on‑one with parents, facilitate group sessions, and connect families with community supports—all while empowering them to be their child’s first and most important teacher.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide home visits and/or office-based sessions with families to support parenting skills and child development.

• Deliver evidence-based curriculum and activities tailored to each family’s needs.

• Facilitate parent workshops, support groups, and community events.

• Complete documentation and maintain case files in compliance with program requirements.

• Collaborate with schools, social service agencies, and community partners to support families.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Child Development, Human Services, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience working with children and families, preferably in an educational or social service setting.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.

• Flexibility to occasionally work evenings or weekends as needed.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful work that strengthens families in our community.

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • BCBS PPO Health Insurance at a low premium and no out-of-pocket cost

  • Delta Dental and Vision Insurance

  • Tuition Reimbursement ($1,000 per semester)

  • Career advancement opportunities

  • 11 paid holidays, vacation time, and personal days

  • Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program

  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

At Easterseals Joliet Region, you’ll find a career where your work truly matters—and a team that supports you both professionally and personally.

Join us in strengthening families and shaping brighter futures.

Starting salary is $44,000; however, if you have a Master's degree$50,000