Parent Coordinator - Alain LeRoy Locke College Prep Academy

Green Dot Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

23d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Parent Coordinator educates and engages parents, supports the school’s main office operations, serves as a liaison between the school and families, and provides direct support during student recruitment and enrollment. The role reports directly to the School Operations Manager and requires regular in-person attendance at Alain LeRoy Locke College Prep Academy in Los Angeles. Remote work is generally not an option. Green Dot classified personnel are represented by the Ánimo Classified Employees Association (ACEA), an affiliate of the California Teachers Association and the National Education Association. The coordinator builds family and community engagement, helps families through recruitment and enrollment, supports student health and campus safety procedures, coordinates school nutrition activities and related records, and contributes to office operations and continuous improvement. The role also includes translating between English and Spanish, spoken and written. Spanish proficiency is valued and required at some sites.

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 in 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 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 long periods, and move through various parts of the school.
Ability to interact extensively with students, colleagues, and members of the public.
Regular in-person attendance at the school; remote work or telecommuting is generally not an option.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Align parent and family engagement goals with organizational goals, including encouraging more than 30% of guardians to participate in at least two events each year.
Set parent engagement goals and metrics with a school administrator and the School Operations Manager, and assess progress monthly or quarterly.
Plan and communicate at least three engaging programs or activities per semester and track attendance.
Attend community events, build relationships for the school, and recruit community partners for the family engagement program.
Develop and facilitate a parent leadership team, PTO, or parent group to address community issues and organize for education reform.
Organize parent volunteer initiatives.
Post updates about events and school initiatives on school social media pages and Parent Square.
Participate in health and safety training and drills, and support campus safety processes.
Submit all work hours by payroll deadlines.
Participate in mandatory Green Dot and individual professional development programs, including planned All Green Dot Days, and in other events that promote or develop Green Dot and its schools.
Prepare for and participate in team and individual meetings with the manager.
Under the School Operations Manager’s direction and with Home Office support, execute student recruitment strategy, initiate contact with new families, and support them through enrollment.
Use community relationships and partnerships to support student recruitment.
Coordinate and host school events such as open houses, enrollment nights, and school tours.
Coordinate daily lunch activities, including lunch ordering to minimize waste, accurate and timely student meal scans for reimbursement, management of lunch servers, and compliant lunch setup logistics.
Support the lunch application process by distributing and collecting applications, collecting supporting documents during verification, and ensuring lunch status data is accurately entered in the student information system.
Evaluate processes and suggest improvements.
Support colleagues with office duties, especially those involving parents.
Translate spoken and written English and Spanish.
Perform additional duties related to the primary responsibilities and the overall functioning of the office, as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan choices, including a 100% employee-only paid option 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 or 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.