BelovED Community Engagement Coordinator & Afterschool Manager

BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BelovED Community Charter School is seeking a Family & Community Engagement Coordinator to build connections between families and the school while overseeing afterschool programming. This role emphasizes community outreach and inclusivity, ensuring a supportive environment for all families. Ideal candidates will be organized, relationship-driven, and committed to educational success.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Experience in family engagement, community outreach, or youth programming.
• Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between school leadership and families, communicate updates, gather feedback.
• Manage daily operations of afterschool programs including staffing and compliance.
• Plan family-oriented programs and cultivate partnerships with local organizations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Experience in family engagement or community outreach

Prior experience managing after school programs

Job description

OUR SCHOOL

BelovED Community Charter School is hiring a community engagement coordinator!

BelovED is a dynamic and successful charter school that truly supports its teachers and staff. We serve a mix of students that are among the most diverse in America while enjoying the cultural vibrance of Jersey City, Hoboken and New York City. Our staff is a dedicated group of individuals passionate about closing the achievement gap and providing a quality educational program.

WE VALUE OUR FACULTY

At BelovED, we emphasize teamwork and community and truly value our faculty:

• Evidencing this, compared to those with similar experience, OUR FACULTY MEMBERS ARE AMONG THE HIGHEST PAID IN NEW JERSEY;
• Moreover, we seek to achieve academic success without burning out teachers by meshing an effective education program with effective teacher supports and professional development.

The Family & Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for building strong connections between families, the school, and the wider community. This role also oversees the effective planning and execution of afterschool programming. The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, highly organized, and committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all families.

Family & Community Engagement (K-12)

• Serve as a liaison between school leadership and families, helping to communicate school updates, gather feedback, and foster trust.
  
  
• Coordinate parent and classroom representatives to support family engagement events and initiatives.
  
  
• Plan and lead family oriented programs, workshops, and volunteer opportunities.
  
  
• Cultivate partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and service providers to bring additional resources to the school.
  
  
• Title I parent engagement management (Title I record keeping)

• ESL parent engagement coordination and management (title III record keeping)

• Support school functions, community events, and parent meetings.

• Develop a parent engagement PTO plan
  
  

Afterschool Program Coordination (K-8)

• Manage daily operations of the afterschool program, clubs and enrichment programs including staff scheduling, attendance tracking, and student supervision.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and prepare for state inspections.
  
  
• Coordinate snack distribution and supply inventory for afterschool programming.
  
  
• Partner with Deans, teachers, and families to address student needs and behavior in after school hours.
  
  
• Oversee payroll and staffing logistics for afterschool team members.
  
  

Lunch/Recess Scheduling Support (K-12)

• Interim support the hiring process and onboarding for all new employees.
• Coordinate with the parks department for annual field access

Qualifications

• Experience in family engagement, community outreach, youth programming, or a related field.
  
  
• Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders including families, staff, and external partners.
  
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
  
  
• Prior experience managing after school or extended day programs is preferred.

Charter schools ARE public schools. Our teachers are part of the New Jersey Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF), same as teachers at traditional public schools, and can transfer their pension credits from a traditional public school to our school and vice versa. Additional benefits include:

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

As an equal opportunity employer, Empowerment Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.