Parent Coordinator

Green Dot Public Schools•Los Angeles, CA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the School Operations Manager, 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 role includes parent and community engagement, student recruitment and enrollment, school nutrition coordination, and support for campus safety and office operations. Green Dot classified personnel are represented by the Ánimo Classified Employees Association (ACEA), affiliated with the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the National Education Association (NEA). The position requires regular, in-person attendance; remote work or telecommuting is generally not an option. Scheduled attendance is consistent, with limited flexibility due to classroom and operational requirements. The work involves extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and the public, and may include travel across Los Angeles County, walking or standing for long periods, and moving through different parts of a school. Spanish proficiency is valued and required at some sites. The starting hourly rate is $22.11–$23.88, based on education. Green Dot provides a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off. The employer hires on a rolling basis and seeks to fill current openings as soon as possible.

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

Nice To Haves

Spanish proficiency is valued and required at some sites.

Responsibilities

Align parent and family engagement goals with organizational goals, including seeking participation by more than 30% of guardians in at least two events each year.
Set parent engagement goals and metrics with a school administrator and the 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, 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 the Parent Square communication platform.
Participate in health and safety training and drills, and support enforcement of 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.
Participate in other events promoting or developing 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 a student recruiting strategy, 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 to minimize waste, accurate and timely student scans for meal reimbursement, lunch server management, 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.
Perform additional duties related to the primary responsibilities and the overall functioning of the office.
Support other team members with office duties, especially those involving parents.
Translate spoken and written English and Spanish.

Benefits

PPO, EPO, and HMO medical, dental, and vision plan choices, including a 100% employer-paid employee-only option and reduced-cost dependent coverage.
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.
Health and dependent-care flexible spending accounts.
Wellness programs and resources.
Access to financial planning and coaching.
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.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to full-time employees beginning the first of the month following their hire date.