Family Engagement Coordinator Bronx Campus

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION:
The Urban Dove Team Charter School seeks a dedicated and dynamic Family Engagement Coordinator to join our team. This vital role focuses on fostering strong relationships between the school, students, and their families, as well as with community partners, to enhance the educational experience and support our students' success. You will be at the heart of our community outreach efforts, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all families and ensuring their active involvement in our educational programs. This role demands a proactive approach to enhancing parent engagement through effective communication, collaboration, and the organization of events that bridge the gap between home and school. You will also be instrumental in guiding our staff on best practices for parent communication and involvement, contributing to our digital content, and playing a key role in the coordination of special events and marketing initiatives aimed at attracting prospective students.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Urban Dove Team Charter seeks a dynamic, dedicated individual for the Family Engagement Coordinator position.The Family Engagement Coordinator creates a welcoming atmosphere for all, fostering enhanced parent involvement through collaboration with school, community groups, and parents. This role addresses concerns, organizes parent-centric events, strengthens ties with community partners, and facilitates home visits. They also guide staff on effective parent communication, manage outreach initiatives, and aid in the creation of UD Team's digital content and special event coordination.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Foster a welcoming environment for students, families, staff, and visitors.
• Enhance parent engagement by collaborating with school and community groups.
• Address parent and community concerns, ranging from school policies to facility matters.
• Organize regular parent meetings, events, and informational sessions.
• Strengthen partnerships with community organizations supporting our educational agenda.
• Plan and oversee open school nights and other community-centric events.
• Facilitate home visits to gather insights on parental needs.
• Train staff in effective parent communication and collaboration techniques.
• Cultivate relationships with community associations and organize outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff on content for UD Team's website and newsletters.
• Coordinate special events
• Develop marketing plans alongside the D.O.O to attract prospective students.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or successful completion of business/secretarial training; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3 - 5 years of experience in education preferred 
• Knowledge of office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, and fax machines, and proficiency with software such as Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of ATS preferred 
• Comfort with and aptitude for learning new technology systems
• Demonstrated ability to "multi-task" and deliver high quality work
• Commitment to the UD Team mission and core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication 
• Commitment to the use of restorative practices and a strength-based, youth development approach to student issues
• Ability to function well as part of a team and work independently 
• Must be team-oriented, with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, a passion for serving at-risk youth, and a sense of humor   

OUR MISSION:
Urban Dove energizes, educates, and empowers young people through our network of UD Team Charter Schools serving over-age/under-credited high school students. UD Team's innovative model uses sports, teams, restorative practices and mentoring to create a culture of high expectations and shared responsibility. By instilling our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Communication, we develop our students into confident young adults ready to reach their full potential.

OUR VISION:
Urban Dove envisions a world where all children receive the high-quality education and support they need and deserve. Through education, they will acquire the critical skills needed to develop into economically, socially, and emotionally independent adults who are empowered to create a more just and equitable society for future generations.

EEOC:
Urban Dove provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.