COMMUNITY SCHOOLS & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS & FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR 

OUR MISSION

Through academic rigor, character development, and a structured learning environment, Soleil Academy Charter School ensures that every transitional kindergarten through 5th grade scholar has the foundation necessary for college success and a future bright with opportunity.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Community Schools & Family Engagement Coordinator reports to the School Operations Manager and serves as the school’s lead for family engagement, community partnerships, and Community Schools implementation. This role builds strong relationships with families, staff, scholars, and community-based organizations to ensure families are meaningfully engaged and that students and families have access to coordinated supports that promote academic success and well-being.

The Coordinator leads family engagement programming, oversees volunteer systems, and serves as the primary site lead for Community Schools planning, partnerships, and grant-related coordination. Responsibilities vary throughout the school year and require strong systems-building, communication, and collaboration skills.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Build and sustain strong, trusting relationships with families and community members.

Develop and implement a year-long family engagement plan aligned to school priorities.

Plan, coordinate, and support schoolwide family engagement events (e.g., Cafecito, parent workshops, orientations, conferences, Community Schools meetings, cultural celebrations).

Create, distribute, and maintain consistent, accessible family-facing communications.

Ensure family materials are culturally responsive and available in required languages.

Support staff with scheduling and facilitating family meetings as needed.

Conduct outreach to third-party providers that support parent engagement (e.g., parent education courses, workshops, and trainings).

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS & PARTNERSHIPS

Serve as the site lead for Community Schools implementation.

Attend and actively participate in all required Community Schools trainings, convenings, meetings, and events facilitated by the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), including in-person and virtual sessions, as required by the grant.

Stay current on Community Schools requirements, timelines, and compliance expectations communicated by LACOE and other governing entities.

Conduct comprehensive needs assessments to identify academic, social-emotional, mental health, and family support needs.

Build, coordinate, and sustain partnerships with community-based organizations and service providers.

Coordinate and align services and programs provided during and beyond the school day.

Integrate community resources with schoolwide priorities and initiatives.

Monitor services and partnerships to evaluate effectiveness, identify gaps, and inform continuous improvement.

Serve as the primary liaison between service providers, school site administrators, and Community Schools partners.

Draft, maintain, and submit all required documentation, reports, data submissions, and deliverables related to the Community Schools Grant.

Collaborate with school leadership, staff, families, and community partners to develop, implement, and update the community school-site plan.

Ensure compliance with all grant requirements, including participation expectations, reporting deadlines, and implementation benchmarks.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATION

Develop, implement, and oversee family and community volunteer programs.

Identify volunteer needs in partnership with school teams.

Ensure volunteers complete required vetting, background checks, and documentation.

Track volunteer hours by family, event, and month.

Serve as the primary point of contact for parent and community volunteers.

SUPPORT SCHOOL OPERATIONS

Support student recruitment and enrollment efforts before and after the annual lottery.

Assist with family outreach, recruitment events, tours, and informational meetings.

Support re-enrollment processes, including intent-to-return forms and follow-up.

Coordinate onboarding and transition support for new families from lottery through matriculation.

Support documentation collection and family follow-up as needed.

Serve as the Homeless and Foster Youth point of contact.

Support supervision of students during arrival, meals, recess, and dismissal as assigned.

Collaborate closely with the Operations team to support schoolwide initiatives.

Model Soleil Academy’s mission, values, and commitment to equity in all interactions.

Perform other related duties as assigned to support school operations.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

Required: 

Strong commitment to Soleil Academy’s mission, vision, and values.

Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal and written).

Flexibility to work extended hours as needed, including evenings and weekends

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Strong systems-building, documentation, and follow-through skills.

Ability to engage respectfully with diverse families and community partners.

Comfort navigating sensitive conversations with empathy and professionalism.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced school environment.

Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices.

Pass TB clearance and background check.

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree.

3+ years of experience in a school, nonprofit, or community-based organization.

Experience coordinating family engagement or community-based programs.

Experience working with grants, reporting, or compliance requirements.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data tracking systems.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation: Soleil Academy provides competitive salaries, reviewed every three years. The hourly pay range for this role is $25.00 – $30.46, based on relevant experience. Please click HERE for more information on our salary schedule.

Health Benefits: Soleil Academy offers medical, dental, and vision plan options with 100% employer-paid coverage for employees and dependents, based on plan selection. Please click HERE for more information.

Retirement: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in Soleil Academy’s 403(b) retirement plan beginning on their first day of employment, with a 6% employer match. 

To apply, please submit a resume and application via our ADP recruitment portal. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Soleil Academy Charter School acknowledges and agrees that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. Soleil Academy Charter School shall not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by California or federal law. Equal employment opportunity shall be extended to all aspects of the employer-­‐employee relationship, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and dismissal from employment.

$25.0 - $30.46 Hourly Wage