Parent Ambassador

East Cleveland City Schools; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

East Cleveland City School District in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking a dedicated Parent Ambassador to connect families with district programs and resources. You will welcome new families, share information, and collaborate with school staff and community partners to strengthen family engagement.

The role requires active listening, confidentiality, and the ability to communicate with diverse audiences. Part-time, 10-20 hours per week at $25/hour, with training provided and flexible hybrid work

Qualifications

• Must be a current East Cleveland City School District parent or legal guardian, not a current staff member.
• Attend mandatory training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and have basic computer skills.
• Must commit to 1 semester.
• Ability to plan and collaborate with staff, families, and community members.
• Community-oriented with a commitment to providing service to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience.
• Active listening and empathy with others when issues are highlighted.
• Maintains high standards of confidentiality and the ability to model positive behavior.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass BCI/FBI background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcome and connection for new families.
• Interact with other parents, families, and the community through a variety of methods (in person, via phone, email, and social media).
• Assist families and community members with questions and refer to correct source within the school district.
• Work with Parent Empowerment Center staff, and/or Family/ Parent Liaisons to create programming and resources.
• Provide outreach to families to participate in family engagement programs and activities.
• Promote East Cleveland City School District to new families.
• Work with district administrators to arrange virtual or in-person tours to schools.
• Support and attend family programs and activities.
• Attend community fairs and activities with East Cleveland staff, possible weekend events, volunteer at school events and functions, if needed.
• Share parent engagement experiences, including successes and recommendation for improvements.
• Can be hybrid in person and virtual.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Basic computer skills

Communication

Collaboration

Empathy

Active listening

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Parent Ambassador

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Job Details

Job ID: 5800784

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 07, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Parent Ambassador

Reports To: Director of Pupil Services and Building Administrator

Location: As Assigned

The East Cleveland City School District academic improvement plan focuses on three areas: Instructional Excellence, Supportive Environments and Community Engagement. This plan is set to serve as a guiding force to the work ahead to ensure our students are college and career ready, that we are meeting and exceeding benchmarks for our students and staff and that we are open and transparent in the work taking place.

This plan is the result of community meetings, listening sessions with students, parents and community, as well as input from district and community leaders and was approved at our regular Board of Education meeting on September 13, 2021. Because parents are crucial to the reaching of ourgoals, benchmarks, and initiatives, the District is excited to partner with parents as we attain the next level in education.

East Cleveland City School District is looking for parents/guardians that have a child/children in one East Cleveland City School to share important information about our schools with the community. Parents/ guardians who are involved with the school, excited about the growth of the District, connected to the community and looking to establish and build relationships are our ideal candidates. The Parent Ambassador program helps increase the district's capacity to build a community of leaders that will support outreach to parents and families. He/she is dedicated to improving the goals, strategies and programming of the District.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be a current East Cleveland City School District parent or legal guardian, not a current staff member

Attend mandatory training

Proficient in Microsoft office suite and have basic computer skills

Must commit to 1 semester

Ability to plan and collaborate with staff, families, and community members

Community-oriented with a commitment to providing service to others

The ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience

Active listening and empathy with others when issues are highlighted

Maintains high standards of confidentiality and the ability to model positive behavior

High school diploma or equivalent

Must pass BCI/FBI background check

JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide welcome and connection for new families

Interact with other parents, families, and the community through a variety of methods (in person, via phone, email, and social media)

Assist families and community members with questions and refer to correct source within the school district.

Work with Parent Empowerment Center staff, and/or Family/ Parent Liaisons to create programming and resources.

Provide outreach to families to participate in family engagement programs and activities

Promote East Cleveland City School District to new families

Work with district administrators to arrange virtual or in-person tours to schools

Support and attend family programs and activities

Attend community fairs and activities with East Cleveland staff, possible weekend events, volunteer at school events and functions, if needed

Share parent engagement experiences, including successes and recommendation for improvements

Can be hybrid in person and virtual

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Expected moving, bending, walking, and standing consistent with an office environment and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms

The employee is frequently required to talk and/or hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal office environment.

Local travel may be required for training/meetings

Possess the physical and mental attributes required to perform all essential functions.

Terms of Employment: Salary:
2026-2027 School Year Part-time
through June 30, 2027 Hourly Rate: $25 (10-20 hours per week)

Position Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Noreen DO_NOT_SELECT_Lehmann
• 1843 Stanwood Rd
• E Cleveland, Ohio 44112
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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