Community School Coordinator - Roosevelt Early Learning Center

Faribault Independent School District 656; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Faribault Public Schools seeks a Community School Coordinator at Roosevelt Early Learning Center to lead the district’s NCCS-aligned strategy, building partnerships among students, families, school staff, and community organizations to support academics and holistic development.

You will oversee before/after school, summer, and non-school day programs; manage the Family Welcome Center; and connect families to basic needs through community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Youth Development, Social Work, Human Services, Community Development, or related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in education, youth development, or community-based settings.
• Experience developing youth programs and working with families and community partners.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; able to work independently and with others.
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive practices.
• Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and improve the Community School strategies aligned with NCCS key practices.
• Oversee before-school, after-school, evening, summer, and non-school day programming.
• Coordinate the Family Welcome Center/Resource Room and connect families to basic needs through partnerships.
• Collaborate with school teams and community providers to connect students and families to services.
• Develop referral and follow-up systems to ensure families receive needed support.
• Build strong relationships with families and engage them as partners in student learning.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff and volunteers.
• Track participation and outcomes for reporting and program improvement.
• Assist with budgeting and fiscal monitoring for program implementation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Equity focus

Evening/weekend flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/related field

Job description

Community School Coordinator - Roosevelt Early Learning Center JobID: 5380

• Position Type:
  Community Education Youth Programs/ Community School
• Date Posted:
  9/7/2026
• Location:
  Roosevelt Early Learning Center
• Date Available:
  upon hire
• Closing Date:
  9/30/2026 or until filled

Community School Coordinator - Roosevelt Early Learning Center

Full-time, 260-day contract

Position Summary -

The Community School Coordinator (CSC) leads the implementation of the Community School strategy at Roosevelt Early Learning Center, aligned with the National Center for Community Schools (NCCS) framework. The CSC builds partnerships among students, families, school staff, and community organizations to support academic success and whole-child development, overseeing integrated student supports, family engagement, and out-of-school time (OST) programming.

Community School & Out of School Time Coordination

• Plan, implement, and improve the Community School strategies aligned with National Center of Community School key practices.
• Oversee before-school, after-school, evening, summer, and non-school day programming.
• Coordinate the Family Welcome Center/Resource Room and connect families to basic needs through partnerships.

Integrated Systems of Support

• Collaborate with school teams and community providers to connect students and families to academic, health, mental health, and social services.
• Develop referral and follow-up systems to ensure families receive needed support.

Family & Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with families and engage them as partners in student learning.
• Coordinate family events, workshops, and leadership opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison between families, school staff, and community partners.

Leadership & Partnerships

• Participate in/facilitate Community School leadership teams and school planning.
• Develop and manage partnerships to expand services and enrichment.

Staff Supervision & Operations

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate program staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate schedules, space, materials, meals, and transportation for Out of School Time programs.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and safety procedures.

Data, Evaluation & Reporting

• Track participation and outcomes for reporting and program improvement.
• Assist with budgeting and fiscal monitoring for program implementation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Youth Development, Social Work, Human Services, Community Development, or related field.
• Minimum of two years' experience in education, youth development, or community-based settings.
• Experience developing youth programs and working with families and community partners.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to equity and culturally responsive practices
• Flexibility to work evenings and occasional weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years in a school-based or Community School setting.
• Experience coordinating Out of School Time or expanded learning programs, supervising staff/volunteers, and managing data/grant reporting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Somali.
• Familiarity with the Community School model and National Center of Community School key practices.

Compensation & Benefits

- Salary compliments skills, experience and qualification with a 260-day contract of $64,440 per year. Faribault Public Schools offers a competitive compensation and benefits package along with attractive perks as a school district employee. The district supports a strong mission and vision with many opportunities to contribute to the overall organization and community. Additionally, our schools have several before/after-school activities and summer long programming.