What are the responsibilities and job description for the E.P.I.C. Program Parent Facilitator position at Waukegan Community Unit District 60?
- Assist the Program Coordinator in planning and implementing programs and services offered including the development of a parent education curriculum.
- Establish the E.P.I.C. Preschool For All Program as a place that invites participation and partnership through the development of a wide variety of “welcome” activities for parent/families.
- Conduct a variety of programs for parents and children at flexible times of the day to accommodate parent needs.
- Facilitate parent education, playgroups, and family development programs.
- Maintain records for all meeting agenda, facilitators, presenters, and meeting attendance (i.e. parent sign-in sheets).
- Conduct home visits and provide support to parents and their children as directed. Driving to multiple sites with personal vehicle will be required.
- Coordinate resources (i.e. transportation, childcare, etc.) for the purpose of providing the parent an opportunity to become an active participant in school activities / organizations.
- Under the supervision of the Coordinator of PreK Programs and direction of the Director of Teaching and Learning PreK-8 evaluate the effectiveness of program activities periodically and keep current with trends and developments in the field.
- Recommend and arrange for new programs as needed.
- Collaborate with local and state agencies to ensure that parent program offerings do not duplicate services provided to families' partner agencies.
- Maintain needed supplies and equipment for program activities.
- Develop, implement and maintain a parent-child reward program focused on increasing parent participation in child development and preschool educational activities.
- Assist with ordering of parent programming materials and other supplied for the program. prepare reports and assist with the collection and reporting of statistics and data as necessary for the Teaching and Learning Department reports.
- Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
- Perform other professional duties as may be assigned by the Coordinator of PreK Programs.
- Assist with program registration and screening as directed.
- Ability to perform technical tasks;
- Apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations;
- Ability to utilize pertinent software applications;
- Knowledge of preschool development stages, parenting/caregiving methods;
- Flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
- Able to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups;
- Attentive to detail; able to communicate with varied cultural and educational backgrounds;
- Maintain confidentiality
- Able to work under limited supervision using standardized practices;
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
- Associate's or Bachelor Degree preferred; High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Willing to practice flexibility in scheduling (may include nights and weekends), be self-motivated and work independently.
- Commitment to data collection, reflection, and continuous improvement.
- Valid driver’s license preferred
JobID: 5736
Position Type:
Administrator Ops
Administrator Ops
Date Posted:
3/5/2025
3/5/2025
Location:
Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center
Closing Date:
03/15/2025
Who We Are:03/15/2025
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 14,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. Our District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9 – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.
Why We Do This Work:
The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically-rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Parent Facilitator will be directly responsible to the Coordinator of Early Childhood Education, and indirectly to the Director of Teaching and Learning PreK-8. The purpose of the position of E.P.I.C. Program Parent Facilitator is to work with the teachers, administrators, and parents to coordinate and advocate for family involvement to facilitate children’s learning.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
Work Environment: Busy office environment with multiple priorities and frequent interruptions.
Additional Information: This position is contingent upon the continued funding of the Preschool For All Grant from the Illinois State Board of Education.
Terms of Employment: 12 months
Compensation: Salary Structure
Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered.
Apply: www.wps60.org
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin,
religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.
