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Parent Educator
Job Description
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https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/6205Position Title
Parent EducatorFull Time or Part Time
Part TimeMonths Worked Per Year
12
Hours Worked Per Week
30
Work Schedule
Work schedule is flexible and will be Monday-Friday, 30 hours per week.
Remote Work Availability
NoJob Description Summary
The Parent Educator will work collaboratively with families, education staff, and community partners to ensure that the program meets the needs of the whole child and supports parents/guardians of children enrolled in Preschool For All Expansion Program and/or the CCAMPIS program in addressing family needs and setting and achieving ambitious family goals.
This is a grant-funded position. Funding has been secured through June 30, 2025.
As a staff member at LLCC’s Child Development Center, you can look forward to 7 paid holidays a year, paid winter break, 4-day work week in the summer for 12 weeks, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 10 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. Experience success at LLCC!
This is a grant-funded position. Funding has been secured through June 30, 2025.
As a staff member at LLCC’s Child Development Center, you can look forward to 7 paid holidays a year, paid winter break, 4-day work week in the summer for 12 weeks, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and starting with 10 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. Experience success at LLCC!
View all the benefits our employees have on our website.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in child development, early childhood education, social work or related field
- Commitment to supporting at-risk families and capacity to deliver comprehensive family engagement support and services
- Cultural and linguistic competency appropriate to community to be served
- Current physical and TB test and current record of immunizations including 1 dose of Tdap and 2 doses of MMR vaccine or evidence of immunity to MMR
Physical requirements are as follows:
- Carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Stand for long periods of time
- Walk up to 1 mile
- Grip, hold and pinch small objects
- Dexterity to reach, bend, squat, stoop and kneel on a regular basis
- Frequent climbing (ex. ladders, stairs)
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, drug-screen, physical, and functional capacity exam.
LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty and staff. We seek applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education, Social work or equivalency
Position Salary
Starting salary will be no less than $26,134 per year with an excellent benefits package.Open Date
01/05/2023Open Until Filled
NoSpecial Instructions to Applicants
This position will be open until filled; however, applications must be received by Tuesday, January 17, 2023 to be considered during the initial review window.
If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.
Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794
Description of Job Duty
Support program efforts and outreach to identify and recruit the most at-risk children in the community for grant funded services at the Child Development Center.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Support families about the importance of early learning programs and support families in completing the enrollment process
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Educate families about benefits and importance of regular attendance and connect families to resources as appropriate.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Identify and develop potential partnerships with community entities with access to priority populations.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Assess family needs and identify parent/guardian goals for family. Refer families to community resources to support comprehensive needs.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Maintain clear, written case notes that document family needs and goals, resources provided to address those needs/goals and family progress.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Coordinate family meetings and workshops to educate families in the areas of child health, mental health and development Assist families in establishing a medical and dental home for their children to ensure access to consistent health care support referrals to mental health resources as appropriate.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Coordinate and conduct home visits as needed to support home-school connection, address attendance concerns and provide family supports.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Support program in seeking out and enrolling children with special needs, including empowering families as advocates for their children.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Collaborate with teachers and instructional leaders to engage families in the classroom and school/site, including meaningful volunteer opportunities. Ensure that the program maintains a welcoming environment for parents.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Engage families in a Parent Advisory Council inclusive of a diverse range of family perspectives and other leadership opportunities.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Lead development and implementation of family education opportunities including connecting to local collaborations and community partners. Solicit family input on education offerings.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Support communication with families in their home language, when possible, or facilitate translation so PE/FSS can community with all families.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Support kindergarten transition activities for families.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Maintain membership and actively participate in professional organizations.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Participate in staff meetings, in-service training sessions and parent meetings.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Document 20 clock hours of professional development training each year through attendance of Child Development courses, workshops, conferences and lectures that coordinates with the goals established through your annual individualized professional development plan.
Essential Duty?
YesDescription of Job Duty
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Duty?
NoDescription of Job Duty
Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.
Essential Duty?
NoRequire Applicants to submit references for this position?
YesLast day a reference provider can submit a recommendation
02/20/2023Minimum number of references
3Maximum number of references
3Applicant Special Instructions
Please provide the names of three people with whom you have worked or trained who have knowledge of your work-related abilities. Relatives are not acceptable references. These individuals will be sent an email (immediately after you submit your application) and be asked to answer a few brief questions about you. Please advise your references that the email will come from hr@llcc.edu.
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