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Creative Church

Parenting Pastor

Maple Grove, MN · On-site

The Parenting Pastor will serve as a trusted spiritual parent, coach, and pastoral resource to families-helping parents grow in their relationship with Jesus, their relationship with their children ...

Future Transitions

Parenting Trainer

Chatsworth, CA · On-site

$19.50 - $22.50/hr

Parenting Trainer (Toilet Training Focus for Children Ages 3-7) Job Type : Part-time, Weekdays (Monday to Friday) Shift : 2-3 hour shifts per client, up to 2 clients per day Working Hours : 2:00 PM ...

Creative Church

Parenting Pastor

Maple Grove, MN · On-site

The Parenting Pastor will serve as a trusted spiritual parent, coach, and pastoral resource to families--helping parents grow in their relationship with Jesus, their relationship with their children ...

Clarvida

Parenting Counselor

Pottsville, PA · On-site

$18/hr

As a Parenting Counselor, you'll empower parents and strengthen family relationships. What You'll Do: * Provide in-home parenting support using clinical, behavioral, and educational approaches.

Judson Center

Parent Education Instructor

Warren, MI · On-site

$15.50 - $19.25/hr

Educate, teach and model skills in parenting, childcare, communication, household management and other needed areas in order to strengthen the overall family functioning. * Work with families in the ...

Samaritas

Parenting Coach - 10463

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$21.10/hr

Parenting Coach Empower Families. Rebuild Connections. Change Lives. Location: Kalamazoo, MI area Status: Full Time Wage: $21.10/hour Are you passionate about supporting families and helping children ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for parenting in the United States is $19.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is parenting?

Parenting is the process of raising and nurturing children from infancy to adulthood. It involves providing physical, emotional, social, and intellectual support to help children develop into healthy, responsible, and well-adjusted individuals. Parenting styles and practices can vary widely across cultures and families, but the core goal is to ensure a child's well-being and prepare them for life as independent adults.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a parent, and why are they important?

To thrive as a parent, you need a strong understanding of child development, basic caregiving abilities, and a commitment to ongoing learning. Familiarity with parenting resources, child safety guidelines, and available support networks is valuable. Patience, empathy, and effective communication are essential soft skills that help build trust and resilience in children. These skills and qualities are crucial for nurturing healthy, well-adjusted children and fostering positive family relationships.

What are some common challenges faced by professional parenting coaches, and how can they be addressed?

Professional parenting coaches often encounter challenges such as building trust with clients, handling sensitive family dynamics, and tailoring strategies to diverse parenting styles. To address these, successful coaches develop strong communication and active listening skills, stay updated on evidence-based parenting techniques, and maintain a nonjudgmental, supportive approach. Regular professional development and peer consultation can also help coaches navigate complex cases and foster continuous growth in their practice.
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Infographic showing various Parenting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, and 21% Part Time. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,702 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Parenting Educator

Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy

Decatur, IL • On-site

$36K - $44K/yr

Full-time

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Looking for a career change? Former Educators and Counselors make excellent Parenting Educators. Work with parents to provide the skills and counseling they need to reunify their families.
Position: Parenting Educator
Reports To: Parenting Educator Supervisor
Status: Exempt
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
As a member of the Agency multi-disciplinary team, is responsible for the development if needed and implementation of curricular content for the Agency's Parenting Education Program, and for the coordination, management, monitoring, and evaluation of program participants and teaching classroom environment within which the Parenting Education services are delivered.
The goal of the Parenting Education program is to assist the parents and/or grandparents who are referred for services to develop sufficient and adequate parenting and family strengthening skills to enable them to impact in a powerful and positive way with the children in their care.
INFORMATION PRIVACY AND SECURITY LEVEL:
In accord with federal and state legislative mandates, individuals employed in this position are trained to, and function within a Level II-B security clearance for confidentiality of client protected health information, and other privileged information. Appropriate sanctions will be applied against employees who fail to comply with the privacy policies and procedures of the Agency.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Degree in education or social services preferred and the ability to teach groups of parents and/or surrogate parents;
  • Have had professional experiences during which the applicant has become knowledgeable about the child welfare field and developed expertise in issues related to the special needs of the parents and surrogate parents referred to the Agency, preferred;
  • Have promising professional competency supported by an excellent academic record, a stable work history, professional references, and high ratings on the job interview;
  • Have a high level of knowledge about and commitment to the child welfare field, and the ability to present and discuss it skillfully;
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Have the ability to organize and prioritize work and to meet deadlines;
  • Have the ability to respond with discretion and professionalism at all times when dealing with confidential or sensitive matters; and
  • Have a current Illinois Driver's license and proof of state requirement for insurance.
  • Ability to pass a background check.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS REQURIED:
  • Ability to engage in daily, full-time attendance, and occasionally, in duties requiring longer than eight (8) consecutive hours.
  • Possess the ability to perform sitting, standing, and stooping in daily full-time employment.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle during both day and night hours.
  • Reasonable proficiency in handwriting and computer use, and in the use of clear verbal and written communication skills.
  • Have natural or corrected reasonably good vision and hearing, and the ability to use the telephone.
  • The ability to move physically about the Agency's owned buildings and grounds, and to use stairways (especially in emergencies).
  • Possess the ability to maintain calm efficiency and effectiveness in stressful and demanding situations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Function as a Member of the Multi-Disciplinary Treatment Team:
  • Within the context of providing a therapeutic environment for all clients, facilitate the development of healthy interpersonal relationships and independence toward the goal of teaching the family and improving the functional and educational level of the family by working with all other staff comprising the treatment team, as well as working directly with and on behalf of the family.
  • Set educational and behavioral goals in cooperation with other members of the treatment team and with the family itself, and periodically assess the effectiveness of a given educational program.
  • Coordinate educational activities and services, meeting as needed with the treatment team and others.
  • Ensure the maintenance of accurate, legible, and organized records on program activities, including intake dispositions, achievement of educational goals, service terminations, resource utilization, placement stability, and individual client records.
  • Respond to crises as they occur.
  • Participate in the mandated Utilization Review process of the Agency.
  • Treat all information concerning children, youth, and their families in any Agency program with absolute confidentiality.

Educational Functions:
  • Record student attendance and achievement toward goals.
  • Prepare all assigned reports, including daily and collateral case notes in an accurate, legible, and organized fashion.
  • Instruct, explain, and assist students in completing assignments and in understanding subject matter from those assignments.
  • Report any important adjunct issues to direct other members of the treatment team.
  • Attend staffings and training seminars, conferences, etc. as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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