Parent Engagement Coordinator

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

Job summary

City of New York seeks a Parent Coordinator for Brooklyn College Academy to engage parents, coordinate workshops, and support the school’s community initiatives. You will work with administrators, staff and community groups to foster an inclusive environment and address parent concerns.

The role requires scheduling flexibility, including early mornings and evenings, and strong collaboration with parent associations and local organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years of experience in community work, or an Associate’s degree and four years of experience in community work, or a high school diploma and six years of experience in community work.
• Experience with convening workshops.
• Bilingual ability preferred for significant non-English speaking populations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Experience working with families and parents in education and/or community issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Increases parent involvement by working with school, parent and community organizations.
• Serves as facilitator for 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, where appropriate.
• Works with the school parent association to assist in by-laws, elections and governance per Chancellor’s Regulation A-660.
• Acts as school 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 and other events to welcome parents.

Skills

Community outreach

Bilingual

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of New York seeks a Parent Coordinator for Brooklyn College Academy to engage parents, coordinate workshops, and support the school’s community initiatives. You will work with administrators, staff and community groups to foster an inclusive environment and address parent concerns.

The role requires scheduling flexibility, including early mornings and evenings, and strong collaboration with parent associations and local organizations.