Parent Educator — Early Childhood Services

Job overview

The Parent Educator role is hybrid in Council Bluffs, IA, and pays $20.99–$23.75 per hour. Firefly works with families to support children’s development through education, coaching, and connections to resources; the role serves families throughout Pottawattamie County. The educator combines family coaching, education, advocacy, and resource coordination to help young children and expectant parents build supportive environments. The work contributes to children entering school healthy, confident, and ready to learn.

What you'll do

• Coach parents on child development and early learning
• conduct family visits and educational sessions
• complete developmental screenings and assessments
• connect families with community resources
• track outcomes and maintain documentation
• coordinate with local providers and agencies
• support enrollment and recruitment
• maintain program compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

parent educator

early childhood services

council bluffs ia

firefly kids

hybrid flexibility

family education

parent coaching

child development

developmental screenings

community resources

pottawattamie county

$20.99–$23.75/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Up to 41 paid days off annually.

Why this role

Associate degree or Child Development Associate credential required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Hybrid flexibility is available.

About the employer

Firefly Kids is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.