What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Coordinator position at ENLACE CHICAGO?
Description
Enlace Chicago is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the residents of the Little Village Community by fostering a physically safe and healthy environment in which to live and by championing opportunities for educational advancement and economic development.
Job Summary:
Enlace partners with neighborhood Chicago Public Schools in Little Village to transform them into fun, safe, and innovative community-driven learning environments for youth and adults. A Community School extends its walls into the community by coordinating classes, resources, events and opportunities for leadership development, academic support/enrichment, recreation, and health/nutrition and community engagement.
The Parent Coordinator (PC) will serve as the point person of the Parent Mentor Program, and will work to connect parents to community school activities and resources. The PC will create and nurture a welcoming and inclusive environment. Additionally, the PC will coordinate all adult programming, and will work to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, will engage community members and partners in meaningful initiatives related to the personal and professional development of their adult participants.
Reports to: Resource Coordinator (RC)
Accountable to: Director of Education, Associate Director of Education, Education Team
Communicates with: CPS Administrators, Community School and PMP Teams and Enlace Edu Team
Informs: Enlace Chicago Staff, Little Village Education Collaborative Partners
Reports to: Resource Coordinator
Accountable to: Program Assistant, Director of Education, Enlace and School-Based Staff
Status: 25 Hours/Week, Part-Time Seasonal
Duties, Responsibilities & Qualifications:
- Help develop a family friendly environment at assigned school
- Work with the community school team on recruitment of adult participants and volunteers
- Stay informed on community schools programs and events & disseminate information to parents
- Assist with coordination and planning of adult activities, workshops, events, and programs
- Identify and recruit potential parent leaders
- Assist RC in supervision and schedule creation of Parent-Student Advocates
- Maintain continuous communication with adult program instructors and participants
- Attend SCS professional development trainings
- Help track and monitor adult activities, programs, and workshops
- Work with the RC to plan and organize field trips and family engagement events
- Support students and parents and connect them to school, community, and Enlace resources
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Other duties as requested
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred
- Ability to work in CPS schools (pass background check)
An ideal candidate for this position:
- Listens well to needs and concerns expressed by members of the school community
- Displays professionalism and respect toward others
- Must provide a genuine interest and concern for the wellbeing and success of all students and their families
- Builds trusting relationships with parents, students, teachers, and administrators while maintaining professional boundaries
- Maintains a program culture that is conducive to meaningful learning
- Models expectations
- Maintains a positive and encouraging attitude that seeks to empower parents and their students
COMPENSATION: Salary based on experience; comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and short and long term disability insurance, 403b retirement options, and generous paid time off.
Enlace Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Deadline for Submission: Open until Filled.
