CS Culture and Climate Associate- Far Rockaway

NEW YORK EDGE, INC•New York, NY

1d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

New York Edge seeks a Community School Culture and Climate Coordinator to support the Community School Director in improving academic performance through a visible, collaborative presence in the school. The role helps implement the Community Schools program by coordinating with principals, parents, teachers, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders. Activities include organizing special events, participating in school team meetings, communicating with students and families, identifying resources, building community relationships, and developing programs related to attendance, mental health, expanded learning, and family engagement. Under the Community School Director’s supervision, the coordinator supports a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and supportive school environment. The role uses restorative practices, conflict resolution, and de-escalation strategies; facilitates restorative circles and community-building activities; builds trusting relationships with students; and provides individualized or small-group support for behavioral, social-emotional, and interpersonal challenges. The coordinator collaborates with school staff to identify student needs, support interventions, and monitor progress, and engages families while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality. The coordinator participates in relevant school meetings and professional development, communicates emerging student engagement and school climate concerns to the Community School Director, and follows organizational safety, incident reporting, documentation, confidentiality, and escalation procedures. DOE-specific documentation and formal reporting functions are handled by designated and authorized school personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Passion for New York Edge’s mission and commitment to youth development and student success.
Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students, families, school staff, and community partners.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to remain calm, patient, and professional when responding to challenging student behaviors or conflicts.
Ability to serve as a positive role model for students.
Ability to work collaboratively and follow the guidance and direction of the Community School Director.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and follow organizational policies and procedures.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children or youth in a school, after-school, summer camp, or community-based setting.
Familiarity with restorative practices, conflict resolution, or positive behavior support strategies.

Responsibilities

Implement proactive strategies and school-wide initiatives that strengthen school culture, encourage positive student behavior, and support students’ social-emotional well-being.
Foster a safe, welcoming, inclusive, and supportive school environment that promotes positive relationships, student belonging, and community.
Use restorative practices, conflict resolution, and de-escalation strategies to address conflicts, promote accountability, and repair relationships.
Facilitate restorative circles, community-building activities, student workshops, and other structured interventions.
Build trusting relationships with students to promote engagement, school connectedness, and a sense of value and support.
Provide individualized and small-group support to students experiencing behavioral, social-emotional, or interpersonal challenges.
Collaborate with the Community School Director, administrators, teachers, and support personnel to identify student needs, implement interventions, and monitor progress.
Engage families as partners in supporting students’ social-emotional development, behavior, and school experience while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Support student engagement and positive behavior in classrooms, hallways, common areas, and other school settings.
Work with school stakeholders to align culture and climate initiatives with school priorities and student needs.
Participate in relevant Community School Team, attendance, school culture, and school safety meetings.
Communicate with the Community School Director about student engagement, behavioral trends, climate concerns, and opportunities for targeted support.
Participate in professional development and training offered by New York Edge, the Office of Community Schools, and NYC Public Schools.
Identify potential safety concerns, respond appropriately to student conflicts, and follow safety and escalation procedures.
Follow incident reporting policies, documentation requirements, and established communication channels for student safety and other school-related incidents.
Complete accurate, objective, and timely incident documentation using designated reporting systems and procedures.
Collaborate with school administration on safety and incident concerns while following internal procedures and confidentiality standards.
Defer DOE-specific documentation, system data entry, and formal reporting functions to designated and authorized school personnel.