How to hire a family literacy coordinator

How to hire a family literacy coordinator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step family literacy coordinator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a family literacy coordinator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new family literacy coordinator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your family literacy coordinator job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a family literacy coordinator for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect family literacy coordinator also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents family literacy coordinator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Family Literacy Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
   Family Literacy Coordinator	Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise social service programs and community organizations. They manage staff who provide social services to the public.	$13-29
   Group Home Manager	As a group home manager, your job responsibility is to oversee the daily operations of the establishment. Depending on the organization, you may be in charge of the hiring and training of staff and developing budgets... Show more	$13-24
   Student Manager	Student managers are executives who assist in coaching staff with practice management and games. They are employed to ensure the efficient and safe operation of the organizations... Show more	$17-33

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Child Care
   • Adult Education
   • ABE
   • Children Ages
   • Parent Education
   • Educational Workshops
   • Literacy Program
   • Professional Development
   • Mathematics
   • Education Programs
   • Community Resources
   • Coordinators
   • Instructional Materials
   • Child Development

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and implement statewide transition programs to engage and empower students to develop and achieve leadership, employment and educational goals.
   • Collaborate effectively with peers/hospital staff and develop positive relationships with patients' families, ensuring a level of trust and respect.
   • Assist families through eligibility determination process and facilitating the IFSP process.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your family literacy coordinator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A family literacy coordinator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, family literacy coordinators' average salary in georgia is 41% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level family literacy coordinators 52% less than senior-level family literacy coordinators.
   • Certifications. A family literacy coordinator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a family literacy coordinator's salary.

   Average family literacy coordinator salary

   $42,658yearly

   $20.51 hourly rate

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   Entry-level family literacy coordinator salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

4. Writing a family literacy coordinator job description

   A good family literacy coordinator job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a family literacy coordinator job description:

   Family literacy coordinator job description example

   Dept./Program: Community Education
   Employment Status: Full Time
   Division: Education
   FLSA Status: Exempt – Professional
   Reports To: Community Education Administrator
   Schedule: Exempt
   Supervises: N/A
   Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638 Job Summary The Family and Community Coordinator will provide support to parents; ensure family and community engagement; and facilitate successful collaboration with all other components (Disabilities, Health, Mental Health, Nutrition, and Education) in order to provide internal referral services, training, services, compliance monitoring, assessments and coordination with community partners. This position is responsible for oversight and development of systems to provide opportunities and support for growth of families so they can identify their own strengths, needs and interests as well as find their own solutions. This position supports and assists families as they identify and meet their own goals through a family-centered case management model for developing and carrying out the program Family Partnership Agreements. The Family and Community Coordinator will work with the Early Education staff to maintain compliance with Office of Head Start Program Performance Standards and Tribal Policies and Procedures. Essential Functions Effective coordination and facilitation in the areas of parent involvement, organizational resources, social economic services, community resources, and cultural competency to promote the Head Start philosophy and the Early Head Start model. Design, develop, identify and distribute materials in areas of specialization, which include but are not limited to community resources, child abuse prevention, and parenting education, employment, and transportation. Attend Early Education Team meetings and other child specific staffing opportunities related to child health, child abuse, domestic violence, and psycho-socio challenges, and follow-up on family health/wellness and diversity issues. Provide information, referral and coordinate efforts to link staff and families with appropriate community resources. Utilize data to determine training needs; design, deliver and/or schedule training to staff and parents on topics including specialized and multidisciplinary subject matter; and promote collaborative teaming via community organizations. Participate in the planning and implementation of an annual program self-assessment process. Develop ongoing monitoring protocols to ensure compliance with the Family Engagement Framework. Assure Family Engagement Work Plans are up-to-date; review annually the meeting center procedures, Office of Head Start Program Performance Standards, and Tribal Policies and Procedures to be reviewed annually. Serve as a Liaison to the Na'ini Family Services and Social Services Teams, and work in full integration with all Tribal components and community partners. Attend interagency, organizational and committee meetings as appropriate. It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives. Working Conditions Lifting Requirements Light work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work. Physical Requirements Stand or Sit (Stationary position) Walk (Move, Traverse) Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position) Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse) Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move) Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information) See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess) Pushing or Pulling Repetitive Motion Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions Exposure to Fumes Exposure to Dust Chemical Hazards Noise
   
   OSHA Categories Category II – Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur Travel Local In-State Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in family or human services, or Education; or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree. Experience One (1) year experience in area of social services, family services or education-based environment. License/Certification Must have valid Alaska State Driver license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy. Must have Pediatric/Adult CPR & First Aid, or be obtained within 30 days. Special Skills Must have flexible schedule to accommodate family needs, may include some evening or weekend hours. Must have knowledge and understanding of the impact that trauma has on the physical and emotional development of young children and their families, and experience working with those individuals. Ability to interpret and apply program or divisional information in providing information to others. Ability to independently organize, prioritize work assignments, and coordinate a variety of activities with good attention to detail and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines. Demonstrated teaching or training skills. Working knowledge of local community resources. Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with un'ina, visitors, co-workers and others. Preferred Experience with ChildPlus data management system. Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find family literacy coordinators for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your family literacy coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit family literacy coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit family literacy coordinators, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new family literacy coordinator

   Once you've found the family literacy coordinator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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