After-School Program Parent Liaison, PS/MS 218

Under the direct supervision of the After-School Program Director, the Parent Liaison will be the primary
point of contact for all participant families, including, but not limited to, behavioral concerns, incident
reports, resources for families, programmatic updates, and information distribution.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review observation/incident reports regularly and in a timely manner. Assess which reports
  need to have follow up with students, staff, and/or families. Take appropriate follow-up actions
  and inform the program director of any noteworthy or consistent reports.
• Assist with program supervision, from arrival through dismissal daily. This includes, but is not
  limited to, conducting rounds, doing classroom observations, addressing staff about concerns as
  needed, and addressing students about behavioral concerns and/or incidents.
• Be available for parent/family meetings; must be empathetic and sensitive.
• Connect families to resources as needed. Liaise with Family Support Department.
• Reach out to families regarding attendance and early pick up concerns regularly.
• Assist with onboarding new staff including paperwork and training.
• Send monthly calendar and newsletter to families.
• Plan and execute 3 parent/family events per year.
• Plan and execute monthly family workshops, which may or may not involve outside presenters.
• Other projects as they arise.
• Attend weekly supervisors and staff meetings.
• Encourage students to positively participate in all after-school programming and activities.
• Assist in and occasionally lead the planning and implementation of special events.
• Supervise trips when necessary.
• Attend all required staff/planning meetings.
• Take on special assignments which pertain to the goals and objectives of the after-school
  program.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years professional experience working with children in an after-school, or
  community-based environment leading/organizing activities. Substantial volunteer work will be
  considered.
• Experience with data entry and management.
• Experience in the field of education, child development, community development and/or
  psychology.
• Able to work Monday-Friday, from 10:00AM -6:00 PM.
• Well organized, able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Previous work experience in low-income communities

Excellent benefits and competitive salary ($60,000-$70,000) based on experience