Substitute Family Educator

Job Title: Long Term Substitute Family Educator

Department: ECDEC

Reports to: Executive Assistant

Job Type: Part-Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Job Location: Varies depending on school location

Salary Range: $225/day

The Center:
Resources for Teaching and Learning – We Teach. They Soar:

Who We Are:

The Center:
Resources for Teaching and Learning, is a nationally recognized, nonprofit professional development and educational services organization dedicated to better teaching and learning in early childhood, elementary, secondary and adult education. The Center also provides statewide communications support for schools and districts, assisting leaders with internal and external communication needs. At The Center, we oversee programs supporting high-quality education for at-risk students, including English Learners, young children facing challenges, and immigrant populations.

Initiatives include adult education (Adult Learning Resource Center), early childhood services (Early Childhood Developmental Enrichment Center) including the Early Childhood Professional Development program, special needs support (Star Net Region II), professional development for diverse learners (Illinois Resource Center), and tech-based instructional assessments (Technology Center for Teaching and Learning).

• The Substitute Family Educator is responsible for parent engagement and education, eligibility and recruitment, attendance support, comprehensive services, etc.
• This role reports to the Lead Family Educator.

At The Center, our work is guided by the following core values:

• Dedication – Demonstrating effective and transparent leadership while providing high quality services and support to children, families, educators, educational leaders, and adult learners.
• Education – Delivering evidence-based professional learning, technical assistance, direct services, and educational programs grounded in industry standards and best practices.
• Accountability – Ensuring consistent service delivery, measurable outcomes, continuous improvement, and responsible stewardship of resources.
• Advocacy – Promoting equitable access to high-quality education, empowering learners and educators, and building strong partnerships that support children, families, and communities.
• Compassion – Embracing culturally and linguistically diverse communities and responding with sensitivity and respect to the unique strengths and needs of all individuals.

These values guide our work in early childhood education, adult education, special education, multilingual teaching and learning, educational technology, and professional development for teachers and educational leaders.

• Parent Engagement & Education
• Collaborate with teachers and instructional leaders to engage parents in classrooms and school sites.
• Develop and implement parent educational opportunities, incorporating feedback from families.
• Facilitate activities to strengthen home-school connections, including take-home learning activities.
• Eligibility
• Assist in identifying and recruiting at-risk children in the community
• Educate parents about early learning programs and support enrollment processes.
• Build partnerships with community organizations serving priority populations.
• Comprehensive Services
• Monitor health and dental records to ensure children receive screenings and follow-up care.
• Coordinate parent workshops on child health, mental health, and development, and support families needing consistent medical, mental, or dental care for these children.
• Support parents regarding child’s absences.
• Participate in professional development and program meetings.
• Maintain Mandated Reporter…