Montessori Magnet – Family and Community Engagement Specialist

Montessori Magnet – Family and Community Engagement Specialist – JOB # 13778

Recruitment began on February 4, 2026

and the job listing Expires on March 7, 2026

The Family and Community Engagement Coordinator (FACE) is responsible for supporting, empowering, and advocating for students and families through information, education, and community resources. The Family and Community Engagement Coordinator plays a pivotal role in maintinaing and enhancing the current Fatherhood Initiative program, developing/enhancing relationships with the children and families of CREC magnet schools and with community members.

• Collaborate with the Principal to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Maintain open and consistent communication with families about school and community events and opportunities via email, social media, newsletter, phone calls, and text.
• Work closely with the attendance team in monitoring student attendance, including excused and unexcused absences and tardiness.
• Actively participate in recruitment fairs and support marketing efforts within the school and community to promote our schools and attract new families.
• Build relationships and collaborate with the community (e.g. faith-based organizations, family support, health services, etc.).

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to customer needs;
  Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, OR one to two years of related experience and/or training, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Group Health Insurance Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability & Short Term Disability options
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Matching Contribution if applicable
• Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Savings for Health Care, Dependent Care, and Limited Purpose Post Deductible (if contributing to an HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Access
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Network Groups
• Access to professional learning opportunities with two fully paid courses through CREC University each year, empowering you to expand your skills and advance your career!
• Benefit from our exclusive partnership with Springfield College, offering a 15% discount on tuition for next-level degree programs to support your academic and career aspirations!