What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commonwealth Preschool Partnership Initiative (CPPI) Itinerant Family Engagement Coordinator position at Wareham Public Schools?
The Wareham Public Schools is seeking a part-time CPPI Itinerant Family Engagement Coordinator to act as a liaison between families, the school, and the community, promoting family involvement in a child's education and well-being. This is a grant funded position.
Essential Duties:
In this educational role, the Family Engagement Coordinator is responsible for strengthening the connection between the preschool program and the families it serves. Key duties often include:
Building relationships: Serving as a liaison between families, teachers, and administrators to promote a positive and supportive educational environment.
Creating engagement opportunities: Organizing workshops, parent cafés, and family activities focused on early literacy, child development, and school readiness.
Providing resources: Connecting families with community resources and services that can assist them through child development and family crises.
Support families through the kindergarten enrollment process by providing readiness information and practical tools to help prepare their children for the transition.
Supporting program goals: Working to meet the requirements of the CPPI grant, which includes developing and implementing strategies for family involvement.
Facilitating transitions: Assisting families and children with the transition into and between classroom settings.