Parent Engagement Coordinator - Mather High School

Job Details

Job Location:

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

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 today 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.

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

Mather High School
5835 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

• 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 school, parents, and community leaders. Include supporting with needs assessment and reviewing parent data collaboratively.
• Collaborate with parents and community partners to meet parents’ needs in leadership development, 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 to understand parent needs and concerns. Provide opportunities for ongoing feedback.
• 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.
• Provide leadership for the successful implementation of the Annual Youth Guidance Parent Leadership Conference (PLC). 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, while consistently representing the organization in a positive and respectful manner at all times.
• 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.
• Experience serving as an advocate for children and parents.
• Strong public speaking, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Self‑motivated leaders who can work independently as…