Parent Mentor Coordinator

Project Success is seeking two dynamic, reliable individuals to work as Parent Mentor Coordinators at Meade Park Elementary School and South View Upper Elementary School.

Supervision of this position is provided by the Parent Mentor Organizer. Both Project Success and school leadership are part of the hiring process for this position. This is a seasonal position, August/September through June.

Position Requirements

• Must be available during weekday mornings during school days and may not be school staff with a conflicting work schedule.
• PMP Coordinators participate in the weeklong PEI train-the-trainers, monthly statewide PMP meetings and Wednesday virtual workshops.
• PMP coordinators work for Project Success but are primarily based at the school working daily in person.
• Parent or community member with a strong parent perspective on supporting the school and community
• Connections to the community: ability to build strong relationships with families, the school district and community partners
• Being able to motivate others
• Creative thinking skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Collaboration and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Help recruit, mentor, train, and supervise a cohort of at least 6 Parent Mentors.
• PMP coordinators maintain parent mentor files in the community organization office.
• PMP coordinators co-lead the initial parent mentor training.
• PMP coordinators will check in on classrooms to make sure the parent mentor role is being respected and will notify the PM Organizer if a problem arises.
• PMP coordinators approve parent mentor timesheets and monitor classroom activity.
• PMP coordinators plan weekly workshops in collaboration with PMP Organizer and school staff.
• PMP coordinators ensure surveys, school data, check requests, timesheets, and other documents are submitted on time.
• PMP Coordinators support, motivate, and build leadership and unity in the parent mentor cohort and support each parent mentor to reach their personal goals.
• PMP Coordinators will work with their parent mentors to plan a “Beyond the Classroom Event” in the school at least once per year
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20