Bilingual Family & Community Engagement Manager

Kipp-Schools; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12-weeks paid parenting leave

Two PPO Health Plan Options

Vision

Critical Illness

FSA

HSA

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Licensure & Tuition Assistance

403B/401K Roth Retirement Options with

employer match up to 10%

Employee Assistance Program

Extended Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off with unlimited rollover

End of the year Merit Increase

Annual Wellness Screenings

Job summary

KIPP Indy Public Schools is seeking a Family & Community Engagement Manager (Bilingual - Spanish) to lead family engagement and community partnership efforts across our Indianapolis schools. This full-time role starts immediately and reports to the School-based Support department.

The manager will coordinate family programs, engage diverse communities, manage volunteers, and collaborate with social workers and leaders to support student success and well-being.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and English (written and oral communication)
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in education or related fields
• Deep belief in being part of and helping lead a multi-cultural, anti-racist organization
• Team player capable of working both collaboratively and independently
• Highly organized, resourceful, and accountable, with strong attention to follow through and detail
• Proactive and creative problem-solver; ability to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions
• Track record of exceptional results

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Martindale-Brightwood Education Zone (MBEZ) partner meetings and the KIPP Indy monthly Community Council meetings
• Support families in building social capital and finding resources to support their overall well-being
• Assist communitypartners in resolving service delivery, access, and coordination issues
• Develop, monitor, and maintain a schedule of programs and services in theschool
• Identify new agencies and/or organizations that have resources to help increase academic success, improve the conditions for learning, and support social-emotional learning
• Manage all volunteers in theschool, develop volunteer opportunities, keep records of volunteer work, and regularly recognize their service to theschool
• Serve as a liaison to thecommunityand attend external meetings, as needed
• Collaborate with school social workers to refer families to human service agencies and other resource providers
• Collect program and service delivery information from providers and partners
• Collaborate with KIPP Indy to launch and execute an effective family engagement strategy, including a family communication and outreach plan
• Proactively engage families and community members to attend MBEZ and KIPP Indy events
• Collaborate with KIPP Indy leadership to design and develop a family resource center
• Coordinate family workshops and meetings
• Collaborate with KIPP Indy regional and school-based leadership to develop a schedule of family programs, events, and services that directly support student success
• Maintain records of family engagement activities and collaborate with principals and teachers on family engagement activities
• Collaborate with the KIPP Indy Managing Director of Family & Community Engagement and participate in weekly check-ins and team meetings to maximize results
• Cultivate strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including students, families, and staff
• Collaborate to foster a culture that supports the school’s vision and promotes respect and appreciation for all students, staff, and families
• Develop and execute family engagement initiatives, communications, and events
• Collaborate with the operations team on systems related to enrollment, attendance, and student retention, participating in regular team meetings
• Collaborate with the social services team to refer students to additional support services (i.e. health services, counseling services, mentorship programs, etc.), as necessary.

Skills

Bilingual: Spanish/English

Team player

Highly organized

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Strong communicator

Job description

KIPP Indy Public Schools is seeking a Family & Community Engagement Manager (Bilingual - Spanish) to lead family engagement and community partnership efforts across our Indianapolis schools. This full-time role starts immediately and reports to the School-based Support department.

The manager will coordinate family programs, engage diverse communities, manage volunteers, and collaborate with social workers and leaders to support student success and well-being.