School Community Engagement Liaison

Nycenet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education, City of New York, is seeking a Community Assistant for P.S. 188 The Island School. The role supports student engagement, parent involvement and active community outreach within a 12-month, 35-hour workweek schedule.

Under supervision of the Principal and Assistant Principal, you will help coordinate programs, plan activities such as college visits, and serve as a liaison to local community groups and organizations to promote student success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its educational equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to understand and be understood in English.
• Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with families and parents on education and/or community issues.
• Familiarity with the New York City public school system.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assists in school based programs that promote student engagement, parent involvement and community outreach.
• Assists in the ongoing enhancement of community programs developed to provide services to students.
• Assists in planning student activities including after school activities and college visits.
• Provides assistance to the Principal and other school staff in support of outreach efforts to the community.
• Provides support for after school performances or community engagement activities.
• Participates in projects designed to increase engagement, opportunity and success for students, families, and the school community.
• Improves and encourages participation in school-related community development programs.
• Serves as a school liaison to community groups for school based community events.
• Helps produce school program and community event calendars.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Department of Education, City of New York, is seeking a Community Assistant for P.S. 188 The Island School. The role supports student engagement, parent involvement and active community outreach within a 12-month, 35-hour workweek schedule.

Under supervision of the Principal and Assistant Principal, you will help coordinate programs, plan activities such as college visits, and serve as a liaison to local community groups and organizations to promote student success.