Parent Coordinator - Ánimo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School

Green Dot Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

24d•$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 to families during student recruitment and enrollment. The position reports directly to the School Operations Manager and requires regular in-person attendance at Ánimo Mae Jemison Charter Middle School in Watts, California. Remote work is generally not an option. The role supports family and community engagement, student health and safety, recruitment and enrollment, and the school nutrition program. 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, perform under pressure, and complete tasks and projects effectively and on time.
Ability to maintain a positive, can-do attitude, including when faced with 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 a strong commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities it serves.
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 long periods, and move through various parts of a school.
Ability to interact extensively with students, colleagues, and members of the public.
Regular in-person attendance at the school.

Nice To Haves

Spanish proficiency is valued and required at some sites.

Responsibilities

Align parent and family engagement goals with organizational goals, including participation by more than 30% of guardians in at least two events each year.
Set parent engagement goals and metrics with the school administrator and School Operations Manager, and meet monthly or quarterly to assess progress.
Plan and communicate at least three engaging programs or activities per semester and track attendance.
Attend community events to build relationships and recruit community partners for the school’s 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 work hours by payroll deadlines.
Participate in mandatory Green Dot and individual professional development programs, including planned All Green Dot Days, and attend other events supporting Green Dot and its schools.
Prepare for and participate in team and individual meetings with the manager.
Work under the School Operations Manager, with Home Office support, to execute student recruitment strategies, initiate contact with new families, and support families 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, accurate and timely student meal scans, lunch server management, and physical lunch setup in compliance with federal requirements.
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 other team members with office duties, especially those pertaining to parents.
Translate spoken and written English and Spanish.
Perform additional duties as assigned related to the primary responsibilities and the functioning of the office.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans, including PPO, EPO, and HMO choices and a 100% employee-only paid option; dependent coverage is available at reduced cost.
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’s 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 the first of the month following their hire date.