Parent Coordinator

Green Dot Public Schools California; Washington; On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

CalPERS participation

Job summary

Green Dot Public Schools seeks a dedicated role focused on Parent & Community Engagement at Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School, Watts, CA. You will align engagement goals with organizational aims, plan family programs, and build partnerships to support student success.

The role requires on-site attendance, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while coordinating with the School Operations Manager and home office. Spanish is valued at some sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (at minimum).
• Strong ability to lead and develop positive working relationships with parents.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook; comfortable learning new computer programs.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, perform under pressure, and complete tasks on time.
• Maintain a positive, proactive attitude and align with Green Dot’s mission.
• Pass TB test and background check at offer time; Spanish proficiency valued at some sites.
• On-site presence required; flexible with hours per classroom/operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Align parent engagement goals with organizational goals and drive participation in events.
• Set and monitor parent engagement metrics with school administrator.
• Plan at least three engaging programs per semester and track attendance.
• Attend community events to build school relationships and recruit partners.
• Develop and lead a parent leadership group or PTO.
• Organize parent volunteer initiatives and maintain updates on communications channels.
• Coordinate enrollment support and school site events like open houses and tours.
• Coordinate lunch activities and ensure data accuracy in the SIS.

Skills

Parent engagement

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

Parent & Community Engagement:

• Align school parent and family engagement goals with organizational goals including getting more than 30% of guardians to participate in 2+ events each year
• Set parent engagement goals and metrics in collaboration with school administrator and School Operations Manager and meet monthly or quarterly to assess progress
• Plan and communicate at least three engaging programs/activities per semester and track attendance at each event
• Attend community events to build relationships for the school and recruit community partners to become part of the school’s family engagement program
• Develop and facilitate a parent leadership team, PTO, or parent group to address community-based issues, organize for education reform, etc.
• Organize parent volunteer initiatives
• Post on the school’s social media pages and parent communication platform (Parent Square) to provide updates on events and school initiatives.

Student Health, Safety, And Security

• Participate in health and safety training and drills
• Support enforcement of campus safety processes

Budget And Payroll

• Submit all work hours by Payroll deadlines

Team Engagement

• Participate in mandatory Green Dot and individual professional development programs, including all planned All Green Dot Days
• Participate in other events aimed at promoting or developing Green Dot and its schools
• Prepare for and engage in team and individual meetings with manager

Student Recruitment, Lottery, And Enrollment

• Work under the direction of the School Operations Manager with the support of the Home Office to execute a recruiting strategy including initiating contact with new families and supporting them through the enrollment process.
• Leverage community relationships and partnerships in support of student recruitment
• Coordinate and host school site events like open houses, enrollment nights, and school tours

School Nutrition Program

• Coordinate daily lunch activities including managing lunch ordering to minimize meal waste, ensuring students are scanned accurately and timely for meal reimbursement, managing lunch servers, and ensuring smooth logistics of physical lunch set-up which meet federal compliance
• Support with the lunch application process including the distribution and collection of lunch applications, collecting supporting documents during the verification process, and ensuring lunch status data is accurately input into the student information system

Operational & Strategic Leadership/Other

• Support ongoing improvement by actively evaluating processes and suggesting improvements
• Perform additional duties, as assigned, related to the foregoing primary responsibilities and the holistic functioning of the office
• Support other team members with office duties, especially pertaining to parents
• Translate English/Spanish, spoken and written
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

• have a high school diploma or equivalent (at minimum)
• have a strong ability to lead and develop positive working relationships with parents
• possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• are proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, comfortable learning new computer programs
• are able to manage multiple priorities, perform well under pressure, and complete tasks/ projects effectively and on time
• are able to maintain a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude at all times, especially when faced with adversity
• have a high level of personal responsibility and drive toward ambitious goals
• have a commitment to customer service
• are able to exercise discretion in the dissemination of information
• are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
• will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer
• Spanish proficiency is valued and required at some sites.
• Work Hours: This position requires consistent attendance during scheduled hours, as flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.
• Physical Requirements: The position may require certain physical abilities, such as interacting with prospective families, traveling across Los Angeles County, walking or standing for long periods or moving through various parts of the school.
• Social Requirements: The position requires extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and members of the public.
• On-Site Presence: This role requires regular, in-person attendance to meet the needs of students, staff, and the school environment. Remote work/telecommuting is generally not an option.

Compensation

The starting hourly rate range for this position is $22.11 - $23.88 based on education.

• Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot’s benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their date of hire
• PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee-only paid option; multiple tiers available for purchase at a reduced cost for dependents
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
• Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
• Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
• Wellness programs and resources
• Financial planning/coaching access
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
• Optional non-matching 401(k) plan
• Hourly rate increase for earning an Associate and/or Bachelor degree (post-hire)
• Annual hourly rate increase*
• Annual ‘perfect attendance’ bonus*
• Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved, job-related coursework/workshops
• Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
• Subject to change

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employment-based visa.

Animo James B. Taylor Charter Middle School, Watts, CA