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Harlem Children's Zone

Parent Coordinator - Promise Academy II Elementary

Harlem Children's Zone, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Minimum Qualifications

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

Who you are 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.

What you’ll do

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

Schedule

12-month position

Must be available to work flexible hours (after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed)

To achieve these exceptional outcomes, we hire the best and brightest educators and administrators and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the industry. We believe they earn it and deserve it.

Our exceptional benefits include:

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.)

The salary range for Parent Coordinators is

$45,000

to

$50,000 . Salaries are determined based on years of relevant experience, certification, and education level.

Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children’s Zone does not provide work visas for candidates who require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the United States.

Harlem Children’s Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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