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Marquette-Alger RESA

Our Vision

Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Services Agency endeavors to provide its constituent districts with the supports necessary to enable them to develop communities filled with learners prepared to be successful, productive and responsible citizens.

Our Mission

Marquette-Alger Regional Educational Service Agency provides educational excellence through advocacy, collaboration, and innovation.

Belief Statements

All learners deserve the opportunity to reach their potential.
Change is necessary to meet the emerging needs of learners and communities.
Collaboration and innovation are keys to success.
Communication and a healthy exchange of ideas are essential.
We must recognize, promote, and model effective education systems.

Talent Together

Talent Together seeks to provide equitable access and opportunity to the teaching profession by eliminating barriers and providing multiple levels of support to ensure candidates can complete a high-quality teacher preparation program.

We acknowledge and respect participants’ diverse identities, cultures, and traditions and create environments where participants feel a sense of belonging so that, ultimately, children across Michigan learn from a more diverse and well-prepared teacher workforce.

Beliefs

We believe that systemic barriers have limited access to the teaching profession and negatively impacted student growth and learning.
We believe that human connection and belonging are critical. By placing students’ and participants’ whole selves – rather than just their academic selves – at the center of learning, we can revolutionize teacher preparation.
We believe that teaching and learning is not a “one-size-fits-all” approach. We must grow and evolve so we can respond to the needs of our varying communities, participants, and their students.

Commitments

We commit to designing learning experiences that uncover participants’ and students’ talents and cultivate their most authentic selves.
We commit to creating flexible structures that address the differentiated needs of participants from rural, urban, and suburban communities across the state.

Family Liaison and Partnership Coordinator

Gwinn, MI

Contracted

Independent Contractor

Mid Level

Purpose:

The Family Liaison and Partnership Coordinator will focus on strengthening family well-being by building trusting relationships, connecting families to community resources, coaching families through challenges, strengthening home-school communication, and empowering families to advocate for themselves and their children. This intentionally family-centered position emphasizes prevention through proactive monthly contact with every family.

This family support position is designed to meet the intent and requirements of the Strong Beginnings Child and Family Supports guidance while reflecting the needs of Kids-R-Us’ braided Strong Beginnings/GSRP classroom. Children and families (15 maximum) enrolled in the braided classroom will receive identical family support services, consistent with Strong Beginnings program expectations.

Overview:

Time Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per week during the school year. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the program and families.

Work Model: In-Person. Independent Contractor working for Marquette-Alger RESA.

Location: Kids -R- Us Child Development Center in Gwinn, MI. Occasional local travel may be required.

Responsibilities:

Conduct one documented check-in with every enrolled family each month.
Provide strengths-based coaching and active listening while assisting families in identifying goals and solutions.
Connect families with community resources related to housing, employment, healthcare, food, transportation, mental health, parenting, financial assistance, and other identified needs.
Follow up on referrals to determine whether supports met the family's needs and assist with additional problem solving when needed.
Maintain confidentiality, including documentation of contacts, referrals, follow-up, and outcomes.
Meet with the classroom teaching team each week to discuss family needs, attendance concerns, transitions, celebrations, and appropriate supports.
Serve as the communication bridge between home and school while respecting confidentiality.
Attend the annual Beginning-of-the-Year Open House and End-of-Year Celebration.
Schedule and conduct two rounds of in-person family meetings each year (November/early December and April/early May).
Provide child development information, parenting resources, and family support information throughout the school year.
Collaborate with the ISD Family Liaison Supervisor and participate in required meetings, coaching, and professional development.

Estimated Weekly Time Commitment:

Activity	Approximate Time
Weekly teacher collaboration meeting	1 hour
Monthly family contacts (scheduled across week)	5 hours
Planning, communication, and family engagement preparation	2 hours
Resource coordination, follow-up, documentation	2 hours

Deliverables:

Monthly, documented contact completed with each enrolled family.
Weekly communication with Kids-R-Us teaching team.
Timely referrals and documented follow-up.
Participation in two annual family engagement events.
Two in-person family meeting sessions with documentation annually.
Additional documentation maintained for Strong Beginnings compliance.

Required Qualifications:

Local resident interested in mentoring and supporting parents in the community.
Successful prior experience in building relationships and working with families.
Associates degree or equivalent
Must have phone and computer access, and reliable transportation.
Proficiency in using technology (e.g., email, Google/Microsoft suite) for communication and record keeping. Ability to handle sensitive family information with confidentiality and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Family Studies or related field
Experience in working with families of preschool children, particularly with at-risk children
Understanding of child development and early childhood education
Knowledge of community resources providing services to families, particularly to economically disadvantaged families
Ability to be self-directed and take initiative to find solutions that fit the needs of a wide variety of families.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with and coach parents and teachers
Ability to work well with diverse families
Knowledge of coaching and family advocacy
Outgoing, caring personality

Physical Requirements:

Contractor must be capable of performing physical demands as outlined in the scope of work, including, but not limited to, driving.

Special Conditions:

Contractor will need to undergo fingerprinting and pass a criminal background check. Additional steps may be required to meet child care licensing requirements.

Compensation:

This is a contracted position with a pay rate of $21.00 per hour. The contractor will submit a time log and invoice to Marquette-Alger RESA on a biweekly basis. Taxes will NOT be withheld from contractors compensation by Marquette-Alger RESA. The contractor will receive a 1099 Form.

Applications Due: 12:00 p.m. EST, Thursday, August 20th, 2026

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