Family Engagement Coordinator - Northshore

Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston • Lynn, MA

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About The Position

Catholic Charities Childcare is seeking an experienced professional to fill the position of family engagement coordinator for our Northshore locations. The family engagement coordinator serves as a crucial liaison between the childcare programs and the families that we serve. The essential duties and responsibilities of the family engagement coordinator include planning, organizing, and facilitating all components of the family engagement strategies at Catholic Charities Childcare. This involves working closely with program educators, administrators, families, and other partner agencies in the community. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developing organizational, communication, leadership, and advocacy skills in the realm of early childhood education.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or relevant field with 2 years of experience, Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in the early childhood education field especially working with students and families from historically underserved communities.
• Communication and problem solving, attention to detail and relationship building and collaboration skills.
• Ability to carry out multiple projects concurrently with excellent organization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Google Docs, Sheets, and Power Point.
• Bilingual Spanish or other language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and submit the program’s Family Engagement and Comprehensive Services Plan
• Develop and maintain respectful, supportive, and ongoing relationships with families, educators, administrators, and community partners.
• Engage one-on-one with families and serve as a resource for families who have questions about Catholic Charities Childcare.
• Share the program's Family Engagement Plan/Events with enrolled families annually.
• Implement and facilitate components of the family engagement plan mentioned above, which may include but are not limited to: Develop and facilitate family engagement events quarterly for each site within a calendar year to build family capacity, including but not limited to workshops on parenting skills, mental health support, understanding education benchmarks etc.
• Refer families to resources in the community as appropriate.
• Serve as a resource to families in navigating the special education referral process when necessary.
• Serve as a resource to families for the transition into the classroom, between classrooms
• Demonstrate familiarity with the program’s core components, policies, and processes and be prepared to explain it to families when necessary.
• Support enrollment, recruitment, and marketing efforts.
• Work environment in a general office and forward facing within the community.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Local travel as needed.

Benefits

• 403(b) savings plan
• Generous time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees