Parent Coordinator - Alain LeRoy Locke College Prep Academy

Green Dot Public Schools California•Los Angeles, CA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parent Coordinator at Alain LeRoy Locke College Prep Academy works under the direct supervision of the School Operations Manager. The role educates and engages parents, supports main office operations, serves as a liaison between the school and families, and provides direct support during student recruitment and enrollment. The coordinator also supports family engagement, campus health and safety, payroll processes, team development, student nutrition operations, and general office functioning. The position requires regular in-person attendance and extensive interaction with students, colleagues, prospective families, and the public. Remote work is generally not an option. Spanish proficiency is valued and required at some sites. Green Dot classified personnel are represented by the Ánimo Classified Employees Association (ACEA), an affiliate of the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the National Education Association (NEA).

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent at minimum.
Strong ability to lead and develop positive working relationships with parents.
Excellent written and oral interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and comfort learning new computer programs.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and complete tasks and projects effectively and on time.
Ability to maintain a positive, can-do attitude, including when facing adversity.
High level of personal responsibility and drive toward ambitious goals.
Commitment to customer service.
Ability to exercise discretion when disseminating information.
Dependability, humility, a sense of humor, and strong commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities it serves.
Must pass a TB test and background check at the time of offer.
Consistent attendance during scheduled hours; flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.
Ability to interact with prospective families, travel across Los Angeles County, walk or stand for extended periods, and move throughout the school as needed.
Ability to meet extensive interaction requirements with students, colleagues, and the public.
Regular in-person attendance at the school.

Nice To Haves

Spanish proficiency is valued; it is required at some sites.

Responsibilities

Align family engagement goals with organizational goals, establish engagement metrics with school administrators and the School Operations Manager, and review progress monthly or quarterly.
Plan and communicate at least three engaging programs or activities each semester and track attendance.
Attend community events, build relationships for the school, and recruit community partners for family engagement programs.
Develop and facilitate a parent leadership team, PTO, or parent group to address community issues and organize for education reform.
Organize parent volunteer initiatives and post updates about events and school initiatives on social media and ParentSquare.
Participate in health and safety training and drills and support enforcement of campus safety processes.
Submit all work hours by payroll deadlines.
Participate in mandatory Green Dot and individual professional development, planned All Green Dot Days, other organizational events, and meetings with the manager.
Work under the School Operations Manager, with Home Office support, to carry out student recruitment and support new families through enrollment.
Use community relationships and partnerships to support student recruitment and coordinate and host open houses, enrollment nights, and school tours.
Coordinate daily lunch activities, including meal ordering, accurate and timely student meal scans for reimbursement, lunch servers, and compliant lunch setup and logistics.
Support lunch applications by distributing and collecting applications, collecting verification documents, and ensuring lunch status data is accurately entered in the student information system.
Evaluate processes and suggest improvements; assist other team members with office duties, especially duties related to parents.
Translate spoken and written English and Spanish.
Perform additional assigned duties related to the primary responsibilities and effective functioning of the office.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan choices, including an employee-only option paid at 100% and reduced-cost dependent coverage options.
Employee Assistance Program, 100% employer-paid.
Life and AD&D insurance, 100% employer-paid.
Optional term life and AD&D insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance, 100% employer-paid.
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
Wellness programs and resources.
Financial planning and coaching access.
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) participation, with employee and employer contributions.
Optional non-matching 401(k) plan.
Hourly rate increase for earning an Associate and/or Bachelor degree after hire.
Annual hourly rate increase.
Annual perfect attendance bonus.
Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved, job-related coursework and workshops.
Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid).
Generous paid time off.
Full-time employees may participate in benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their hire date.