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EPI Parent Educator
Job in
Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois, 62914, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Illinois Association Of School
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Early Childhood Education -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Duties
Essential Functions:
* Engage in recruitment activities (as applicable)
* Complete an initial and annual family-centered assessment with each family
* Develop, monitor and review goals with each family
* Plan, provide and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development-centered parenting and family well-being
* Provide group connections to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other,
* Engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase knowledge of ways to support children's development
* Complete at least initial and annual developmental screening and health review for each enrolled child
* Connect families to resources that help them reach their goals and address their needs > Help parents and children transition to other services as needed
* Maintain and submit all required family and program documentation in a timely manner
* Participate in at least two hours of reflective supervision monthly and at least two hours of staff meetings monthly
* Obtain competency-based professional development and renew parent educator certification annually
* Participate in continuous quality improvement
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's or four-year degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field is recommended (or equivalent degree outside of the US).
* Supervised experience working with young children and/or parents is also preferred.
* It is essential that parent educators have at least a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and possessing key characteristics (e. g., empathetic, conscientious, accepting, ethical)
* A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
* Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths > Strong organizational and record keeping skills
* Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field)
* Computer skills; including web browsing, e-mail, Internet, and word-processing
* The parent educator must complete the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT services.
SALARY/BENEFITS
Sick, Vacation and Personal days will be awarded each year, adhering to Board Policy.
Qualifications
* Qualifications:
* Bachelor's or four-year degree in early childhood education, social work, health, psychology, or a related field is recommended (or equivalent degree outside of the US).
* Supervised experience working with young children and/or parents is also preferred.
* It is essential that parent educators have at least a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of two years of previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and possessing key characteristics (e. g., empathetic, conscientious, accepting, ethical)
* A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
* Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths > Strong organizational and record keeping skills
* Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (often in the field)
* Computer skills; including web browsing, e-mail, Internet, and word-processing
* The parent educator must complete the Parents as Teachers Foundational and Model Implementation Trainings before delivering PAT ser
How to Apply
Complete online application via Apply Online at the top of this posting.
Email Address
School District
ILearn Link
ILearn
Report Card Link
District Report Card
Job Posting Date
3/6/2026
Start Date
N/A
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