Family Coordinator

Staten Island, NY
Full Time
Bridge Preparatory Charter School
Entry Level

Family Coordinator

Organizational Background:

Bridge Prep is a unique, mission driven public charter elementary school on Staten Island. We are dedicated to providing a student-centered educational option for our students, many of whom have dyslexia or other language-based reading difficulties. At Bridge Prep, we ensure that our students gain the skills and confidence to meet their full academic potential. Our innovative and rigorous student-centered environment develops our students into confident, creative, life-long learners. Our academic offerings are rooted in our commitment to the Science of Reading and multisensory instruction approaches which provide all students with an experience focused on academic and personal growth through targeted support. All our staff members share the same belief that all students can learn, regardless of their differing learning styles or academic ability, if they are provided with the necessary and appropriate learning environment. 

Position Description: A Family Coordinator at Bridge Prep will engage with and involve parents and families within the school community by working with the Assistant Principal of Operations, Principal, Bridge Prep Family Association, school staff, and community groups. This position focuses on creating a welcoming environment for families, and supporting them in having their needs met and voices heard. The Family Coordinator will identify parent and related school and community issues and work with the Assistant Principal of Operations to see they are addressed in a timely manner while fulfilling the following duties: 

  • Cultivate a welcoming atmosphere for families that fosters parent engagement in their child's educational journey and actively increases parent involvement in school activities and events.
  • Facilitate communication between families and the school on concerns, such as school policies.
  • Develop and facilitate the school’s Family Survey, provided each trimester, and aggregate survey-specific data to share with school leadership and broader school community.  
  • Maintain robust communication with the entire parent body, ensuring an up-to-date email list.
  • Manage school social media, website design and maintenance, newsletters, calendars, etc.
  • Attend all monthly Family Association meetings, Connect Saturday programming, school events and activities, recruitment events, and all other evening and/or weekend programming as needed.
  • Reporting directly to the Assistant Principal of Operations to provide comprehensive support for families in the school, as well as prospective families in the community.
  • Support school leadership in designing and conducting workshops on important topics.
  • Support the Assistant Principal of Operations in community outreach efforts.
  • Support school leadership in the recruitment and registration of new students and families.
  • Support school leadership and Assistant Principal of Operations with ad hoc projects.

Reporting: This is a full-time position reporting to the Assistant Principal of Operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
  • Experience in community work in an area related to the duties described above is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Suite applications.
  • Good interpersonal and communication (both oral and written) skills.
  • Good problem-solving skills, creativity, judgment, initiative, optimism, and a sense of humor.
  • Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
  • Ability to work well in a busy and complex school environment.
  • Ability to interact positively and professionally with all members of the school community.
  • Commitment to the mission and core values of the school.
  • Exemplary record of attendance and punctuality.
  • Willingness to learn new skills and participate in professional development activities.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with diverse constituents.
  • This position will require flexibility with respect to work hours in order to meet the needs of families, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and during summer months.

Qualities and Core Values

A successful candidate will:

  • Maintain a demonstrated passion for Bridge Prep’s mission, vision and core values.
  • Commit to developing a strong track record of building positive relationships across various stakeholder groups, demonstrating a value towards diversity and inclusivity.
  • Maintain a steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
  • Exhibit cultural competencies to work in a diverse school community and a willingness to examine own biases across lines of sameness and difference.
  • Maintain professionalism through excellent organizational skills, timeliness, regular communication, and meeting deadlines.
  • Be self-reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow one's practice.
  • Have an entrepreneurial spirit, embracing the opportunity for creativity and hard work. 
  • Display a positive, solutions-oriented attitude and drive for excellence and show eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Salary: Compensation is commensurate with experience, ranging from $43,000-50,000 yearly.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Advantages of working at Bridge Prep include:

  • A professional learning environment that is focused, innovative, and creative. We empower our instructional team with knowledge sharing practices, frequent training, and targeted Professional Learning opportunities to support their professional growth unlike any other school currently in NYS.
  • Supports designed to provide teachers with an extensive and balanced approach to professional learning and strategies and skills rooted in the Science of Reading, structured to increase their knowledge and skills in teaching literacy acquisition.
  • As a member of our team, your care and well-being are a top priority and our benefits package is competitive, affordable, and offers flexibility to meet the needs of a diverse staff and includes medical, dental, vision, and an optional 403b retirement plan.
  • We provide an opportunity to alter the educational trajectory of students. We believe each of our students has the potential to do great things and our school structure will help you to lead them across the bridge toward success.
  • Our staff work and operate as a team. It is our commitment to support each staff member and provide individualized attention to students. Partnership and collaboration are not only encouraged, they are part of our core values.

Bridge Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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