Program Associate II - Early Childhood Engagement

DPSCD Comp; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is seeking a Program Associate II for Early Childhood Engagement. This role supports PreK enrollment and kindergarten readiness by coordinating family outreach, data management, and program design across offices.

The position involves cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder outreach, and facilitating parent-facing sessions within a dynamic district setting. Office-based with potential telecommuting up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Education or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Forms.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with program management, project management, stakeholder outreach, learning design and facilitation, and data management.
• Ability to collaborate across schools and departments in a multi-faceted organization.
• Growth mindset and ability to thrive in fast-paced community work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage a comprehensive family and community engagement strategy for PreK and early childhood programs.
• Work cross-functionally to support recruitment and enrollment for PreK students and families.
• Serve as FACE representative for a cohort of PreK serving schools and manage related projects.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops on kindergarten readiness and early childhood engagement.
• Collect, organize, and synthesize data into PowerPoint presentations and reports.
• Visit schools and district events to foster relationships with families and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Outlook

Word

Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Forms

Job description

Program Associate II - Early Childhood Engagement

Position Title: Program Associate II for Early Childhood Engagement

Location: Office of Enrollment, Family and Community Engagement (16164 Asbury Park, Detroit, MI 48235)

Reports to: Assistant Director of Family Advocacy, Intervention and Restoration

Bargaining Unit: OSAS

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility: Eligible for telecommuting up to 20% (one day per week)

In accordance with the Agreement between OSAS and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced.

Position Summary:

As a member of the DPSCD's Office Family and Community Engagement, the Program Associate for Early Childhood Engagement is responsible for working cross-functionally to increase early childhood family engagement, particularly around PreK enrollment and kindergarten readiness. This position supports families, schools, and departments through data management, program design and delivery, project management, stakeholder outreach, engagement, and facilitation. This central office role works as part of the Transformative Engagement and Family Advocacy, Intervention and Restoration teams to cultivate meaningful engagement between early childhood stakeholders to increase access to PreK and early learning experiences to young children in the district.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess and provide evidence of a bachelor's degree (or higher).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Education or a related field.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications - Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Forms.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage parents, guardians, families, students, educators, administrators, central office staff, and community partners.
• Must have a demonstrated value of public education, family and community engagement, early childhood development, and literacy.
• Must have experience with program management, project management, stakeholder outreach, learning design and facilitation, and data management.
• Must have experience working with schools, and / or collaboratively across diverse groups in a multi-faceted organization.
• Must have strong written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills, including the ability to write project plans, create presentation decks, and facilitate professional conversations and meetings.
• Must demonstrate critical and creative problem-solving skills, including anticipating potential problems, identifying root causes, and presenting practical solutions using critical thinking, creativity, and resourcefulness.
• Must value continuous learning and possess a history of approaching work with a growth mindset.
• Must thrive in fast-paced, multifaceted, goal-oriented, community work and embrace the challenges, ambiguity, and adjustments related to that kind of role.

Essential Funcitions::

• Coordinates and manages a comprehensive family and community engagement strategy that centers outreach, engagement, and retention opportunities for PreK and
• early childhood families.
• Works cross-functionally and across departments to support recruitment and enrollment efforts for PreK students and families.
• Coordinates and manages other projects related to family and community engagement, including serving as a FACE representative for a small cohort of PreK serving schools.
• Facilitates meetings and workshops related to kindergarten readiness and early childhood engagement, including assisting with Parent Academy, Parenting Club, and other parent-facing learning experiences.
• Collects, organizes, and synthesizes data and other information into PowerPoint presentations and reports.
• Visits schools and attends school and district events to foster relationships with families, educators, administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Performs other duties, as assigned by the supervisor.

Security Clearance:

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities.