Parent Coordinator - Elementary School

Harlem Children's Zone•New York, NY

3h•$45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) Promise Academy – top-performing K-12 charter schools within HCZ’s cradle-to-career pathway of comprehensive services – seek a Parent Coordinator for the 2025-2026 school year! The Parent Coordinator will bring a passion for the goal of HCZ Promise Academy: to get all our scholars to and through college. The ideal candidate cares deeply about children, respects the culture of Harlem’s residents, and is eager to make an impact in our community and beyond. For more information, check out Want to Work at Promise Academy? Here are 7 Things You Need to Know. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Parent Coordinator to build and maintain connections with parents and families, and involve them in the broader school community. The Parent Coordinator works closely with the parents, administrators, school staff, teachers, and children to help make HCZ Promise Academy a model school that prepares our children for college. The core responsibility will be to create a welcoming and supportive environment for parents, and act as the first line of communication for our families. The Parent Coordinator must be an effective communicator who can develop positive, professional relationships with all constituencies. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the mission of Promise Academy and HCZ, an understanding and respect for the culture of all residents of Harlem, and experience working in a school setting with a love for children.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least 2 years of administrative experience, preferably in an urban school setting
Ability to think critically and strategically
Excellent writing and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook
Understanding of the Harlem community a plus

Responsibilities

Increase parent involvement in the school by working closely with all school, parent, HCZ, and community organizations
Create a welcoming school environment for parents
Serve as facilitator for parent and school community concerns
Convene regular parent meetings and events around topics of key concern for parents
Assist in the recruitment and enrollment process
Create periodic newsletters/calendars and coordinate communication with parents
Organize Back-to-School, Report Card Night, and other parent events
Coordinate parent workshops and seek opportunities for parents to further develop skills
Coordinate field trips
Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Highly competitive base salaries
Up to $10,000 in Student Loan Forgiveness
Paid time off
Employee referral bonus
Career advancement
No-cost health insurance
Life Insurance
Short-and long-term disability
Legal Insurance
Wellness discounts
Commuter benefits
Financial wellness perks
Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)