Elementary School Family Engagement Coordinator (2023-2024)

ABOUT THE MATCH CHARTER PUBLIC SCHOOL

OVERVIEW OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Family Engagement Coordinator position is an incredible opportunity for an individual who is excited about the prospect of playing an important, multi-faceted role in achieving Match’s mission by being an exceptional and relentless relationship-builder and resource for families. The role is based at our elementary school, Match Community Day, located on 100 Poydras St. in Hyde Park, MA.

The Family Engagement Coordinator will be the face of Match’s family partnership efforts, and will help make sure that Match families feel known, welcome, and cared for by the school. This is a hands-on role focused on providing top-notch customer service to families, and deeply knowing the Match community to create opportunities for partnership and collaboration.

An ideal candidate will be first and foremost a relentless advocate and community builder. Experience with school or non-profit administration, and teaching experience will be beneficial in this role as well.

The salary range for the position is $77,700-96,600. Salary is determined by prior relevant experience.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create and run a Family Resource Center (which may include: a food pantry, computer lab/, business office, and information/resource center for families) that supports families’ needs. In the first year, this will likely involve leveraging community resources and partnerships.
• Contribute to the school’s social media presence in collaboration with the Director of Communications; draft and send a monthly family newsletter in collaboration with school leaders.
• Serve as the school point person for student enrollment: manage enrollment activities for new students/families, help with onboarding of new students, and build programming that helps ensure student retention
• Plan and lead key events and celebrations throughout the year (e.g. Back to School Night, curriculum nights, performances, Black History Month Spirit week, New Student Orientation, Field Day, Promotion Ceremony)
• Manage the Family Council/Family Council events, and co-facilitate meetings with lead family council representatives
• Act as point person for family translation/ interpretation point person for school events and day-to-day needs
• Oversee family engagement efforts by monitoring communication data and flagging concerns for teachers, other staff, and leaders (e.g. ensure that all families have completed family conferences, ensure that family communication targets are being met or exceeded, etc.)
• Lead student attendance monitoring and contribute to the effectiveness of interventions to increase student attendance and decrease tardies

• Ability to collect and manage data;
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to write and present information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences; and
• Ability to speak Spanish or Haitian Creole fluently;
• A proven ability to build relationships with students, families and staff;
• A “Do whatever it takes” attitude in terms of meeting goals and the needs of students and families;
• At least 2 years of full-time experience, preferably in schools, community based organizations, or family focused non-profits;
• Unwavering commitment to Match’s mission and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• A deeply held belief that all students can succeed;
• Mature interpersonal style, ability to interact and relate well with a range of people from diverse backgrounds;

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