Parent Engagement Coordinator - Mather High School

Job Details

Job Location
:
Chicago - Chicago, IL 60602

Position Type
:
Full Time

Education Level
:
High School Diploma

Salary Range
: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/year

Travel Percentage
:
On-site

About Our Organization:

At Youth Guidance, we believe that no matter what challenges a young person faces, they are more likely to succeed when they have caring adults in their lives. Our highly-trained staff guides kids to overcome the life and academic challenges facing the youth. We meet kids where they are — physically and emotionally — to help them focus on their education, make positive choices, and remain on the right path toward life success.

Founded in 1924, Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving more than 8,500 youth while touching the lives of more than 14,000 youth, parents, teachers, and community members.

Position Summary:

Support in the development of programming, events and activities based on school, parent, and student interests/needs to help foster the critical thinking and independence of students. With a focus on social and emotional learning, academic enrichment, community service, leadership, fine and performing arts, and health & wellness.

Hours:

Monday-Friday 10am-6pm

Location:

Mather High School

5835 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for parent and community programming at the school; plan, coordinate, and manage a comprehensive, inclusive, and culturally responsive parent and family engagement approach consisting of workshops, classes and activities for adults at their local school; coordinate and provide direct outreach to parents, caregivers, and community members to champion authentic parent engagement.
• Support the Resource Coordinator with planning and facilitating monthly Leadership Team meetings with schoololen, parents, and community leaders. Including supporting with needs assessment and reviewing parent data collaboratively.
• Collaborate with parents and community partners to meet parents Update social-emotional learning (SEL), health services, and other areas of support.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and family‑friendly environment that honors racial justice, equity, and cultural relevance.
• Support and elevate parent voice in school decisions by building relationships with parents and caregivers including conducting surveys, focus groups, and one‑on‑one conversations.
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts for adult participants.
• Provide ongoing support and resources to students and parents, connecting them to school, community, and organizational resources holistically.
• Lead the successful implementation of the Annual Youth Guidance Parent Leadership Conference (PLC) and work with school staff to ensure active parent engagement in the PLC.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of all parent involvement activities, including reports, surveys, funding documentation, annual program evaluations, and communications with families.
• Ensure timely and effective completion of all program deliverables, meeting reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Attend relevant meetings, including team meetings, school-led meetings, community events, parent meetings, and other stakeholder gatherings.
• Complete all required training and compliance requests.
• Adhere to the established program schedule and proactively communicate with supervisor in advance regarding any anticipated absences and changes in availability.
• Maintain a professional work ethic, appropriate appearance, and adherence to the dress code of the school and Youth Guidance.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required from an accredited university.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills Tik.
• Experience serving as an advocate for children and parents.
• Strong public speaking, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Self‑motivated leaders who can work independently as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of family engagement research and literature.
• Understands and respects the diversity of families’ economic, linguistic and…