Parent & Community Engagement Lead

Nycenet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education of the City of New York seeks a Parent Coordinator for Bard High School Early College Queens (24Q299) to engage with parents, including those with limited English proficiency, by working with the principal, staff, leadership team, and parent groups. This role focuses on creating a welcoming environment and addressing parent concerns.

It requires organizing meetings, coordinating with the school association, and maintaining connections with community partners to

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred; or an associate’s degree with four years of related experience.
• High school diploma with six years of related experience may substitute as noted.
• Familiarity with NYC public schools and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Increases parent involvement by working with school, parent and community organizations.
• Facilitates parent and school community concerns including policies or facilities issues.
• 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.
• Supports the school parent association with by-laws, elections and activities per Chancellor’s Regulation A-660.
• Acts as a liaison to Central and Field-based parent support staff.
• Maintains contact with community organizations involved in the school’s program.
• Organizes back-to-school and other events to increase parental and community involvement.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Mediation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree or educational equivalent

High school diploma + 6 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Department of Education of the City of New York seeks a Parent Coordinator for Bard High School Early College Queens (24Q299) to engage with parents, including those with limited English proficiency, by working with the principal, staff, leadership team, and parent groups. This role focuses on creating a welcoming environment and addressing parent concerns.

It requires organizing meetings, coordinating with the school association, and maintaining connections with community partners to