Parent & Community Engagement Coordinator

Nycenet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education of the City of New York is hiring a Parent Coordinator for JHS 127-The Castle Hill School. The role focuses on engaging parents, building welcoming school communities, and coordinating with staff, parent associations, and community groups.

The coordinator will identify parent and community issues, convene meetings, support the parent association, and serve as a liaison to district staff, ensuring timely action and ongoing community involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent experience in community work.
• Two years of community work experience with related duties preferred or four years with an associate degree.
• Six years with a high school diploma acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Increases parent involvement by collaborating with school, parent, and community groups.
• Facilitates parent and school community concerns and issues including policies or facilities.
• Conducts outreach to engage parents in their children’s education.
• Convenes regular parent meetings and events on topics of concern to parents.
• Attends parent meetings with the principal when appropriate.
• Works with the parent association to establish by-laws and elections as per Chancellor’s Regulation A-660.
• Acts as a liaison to Central and Field-based parent support staff.
• Maintains contact with community organizations involved with the school’s educational program.
• Organizes back-to-school events and creates a welcoming environment for parents.

Skills

Community outreach

Workshop facilitation

Communication skills

Parent engagement

Bilingual

Conflict resolution

Education/community awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Department of Education of the City of New York is hiring a Parent Coordinator for JHS 127-The Castle Hill School. The role focuses on engaging parents, building welcoming school communities, and coordinating with staff, parent associations, and community groups.

The coordinator will identify parent and community issues, convene meetings, support the parent association, and serve as a liaison to district staff, ensuring timely action and ongoing community involvement.