Elementary School Family Engagement Coordinator (2026-2027)

Match Charter Public School•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Match Charter Public School is seeking a Family Engagement Coordinator for their PreK-5 elementary school, Match Community Day. This role is an opportunity to play a significant part in achieving Match's mission by building strong relationships and serving as a resource for families. The coordinator will be the primary point of contact for family partnership efforts, ensuring families feel known, welcome, and cared for. This is a hands-on position focused on providing excellent customer service and fostering partnership and collaboration within the Match community. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated advocate and community builder, with beneficial experience in school or non-profit administration and teaching. The position is located at Match Community Day, 100 Poydras St., Boston, MA. The hours are 7:00 am - 2:45 pm, with extended hours until 4:30 pm on Wednesdays for professional development. The starting salary is $80,031, with potential for increase based on experience. Benefits include 90% coverage of employee health insurance costs and up to $150/month in loan repayment assistance.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with school or non-profit administration.
Teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Lead student attendance monitoring and contribute to interventions to increase student attendance and decrease tardies.
Manage the Family Council/Family Council events, and co-facilitate meetings with lead family council representatives.
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.
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.).
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.
Act as point person for family translation/ interpretation point person for school events and day-to-day needs.
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).
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.