Community Schools & Family Engagement Manager

Equitas Academy Charter Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Equitas Academy is seeking a Family Engagement Manager to bridge families, school staff, and community partners, advancing the Community Schools model to support student success.

The role focuses on planning family engagement, coordinating workshops, and leading Community Schools and COST initiatives across our Los Angeles campuses. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required, with on-site work at school locations.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish required for reading, writing, speaking and presenting.
• AA degree or at least 60 semester units is required.
• BA degree highly preferred.
• At least two years experience working with youth and families is required.
• Experience in scheduling, facilities, staff, or program development is preferred.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours when needed.
• Current CPR and 1st Aid certification or within 3 months of employment.
• Criminal clearance including fingerprints and TB test required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a family engagement plan aligned to school goals and Community Schools priorities.
• Build trust-based relationships with families through outreach and presence on campus.
• Coordinate family workshops, events, and learning opportunities.
• Co-lead and co-plan for monthly Cafecito with Principal and SOM.
• Lead a parent volunteer program with regular volunteers to support student supervision and school projects.
• Train family leaders to serve as advocates and testify at events.
• Lead the Community Schools Advisory committee.
• Establish and facilitate a multidisciplinary COST team and referral system.
• Lead the plan to reduce chronic absenteeism through targeted interventions.
• Monitor attendance data and inform continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Strong organization skills

Strong communication skills

Data analysis skills

Youth and family engagement experience

Education

AA degree or 60 semester units

BA degree preferred

Job description

Equitas Academy is seeking a Family Engagement Manager to bridge families, school staff, and community partners, advancing the Community Schools model to support student success.

The role focuses on planning family engagement, coordinating workshops, and leading Community Schools and COST initiatives across our Los Angeles campuses. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is required, with on-site work at school locations.