Family Engagement Coordinator (PT)

• Under the supervision of the Acorn Director to develop, update, implement, and submit the program’s Family Engagement and Comprehensive Services Plan annually to the Headstart Manager and Acorn Director.
• Engage and recruit parents to the Acorn and Headstart Family Councils to assess the quality of family engagement work.
• Work collaboratively with the Educational Coordinator to observe and support children with behavioral and developmental concerns.
• Communicate with families, make referrals with BCNC Family Service team and collaborative partner agencies (Headstart) and schedule teacher parent conferences as needed.
• Keeps in regular contact with Acorn Headstart families through home visits twice a year.
• Develop with parents a family plan and support with resources and encouragement tracking progress.
• Coordinate parent and/or family activities, such as field trips and other in-person and/or virtual activities.
• Ensure that the ASQ questionnaires are conducted within 45 days of enrollment for Acorn students.
• Develop and maintain respectful, supportive, and ongoing relationships with all Acorn families, educators, administrators, and community partners.
• Participate in enrollment recruitment, marketing efforts, school tours, and parent orientations.
• Maintain documentation/recordkeeping of children and families in accordance with agency and contract regulations.
• Attend required staff meetings and professional development trainings as assigned by Acorn and other funding agencies to full fill grant requirements.
• Attend monthly check-in meetings as required by Acorn and Headstart.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.
• With the support from the Childcare Director, the Educator Coordinator, and the Assistant Director oversee the Acorn program in the absence of the Acorn Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• B.A. required in ECE or Child Development Field.
• Required at least 1 year of work experience.
• Must meet Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) health and background check requirements.
• Must be certified in First Aid and CPR within 6 months of employment.
• Proficiency in Windows, MS Office, Google Docs, and related applications.
• Bilingual in oral and written skills in English, Cantonese and/or Mandarin.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with children and families with and/or without disabilities.
• Ability to work in a team environment and take charge of individual assignments and tasks.

• Competitive Benefits Package
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development
• Work-Life Balance

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule and may require local travel during the workday.
• Work is performed primarily in a standard work environment, including the operation of computer equipment, and physical demands associated with a traditional work setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions, as necessary.

BCNC is an equal opportunity non-profit organization that supports diversity and encourages all employees and applicants to apply. BCNC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or Local laws.