Family Engagement Support Worcester Head Start

Work collaboratively with the Family Services Coordinator and other Head Start coordinators to promote Family Engagement in all aspects of the programWork collaboratively with Head Start administration and center coordinators to promote, plan, and support all center/program activities Work cooperatively with program staff to coordinate and attend Parent CafesPrepare all parent sign-in sheets for all events. Complete the activity descriptions and collaborate with the Pedagogista to explain how each activity or event supports school readiness for children and their familiesAttend bi-monthly center attendance meetings and share the documents with the Family Services CoordinatorEnter family attendance for family engagement activities into the ChildPlus, and send copies of the sign-in sheets to the Family Services CoordinatorCheck in with center staff daily regarding unexpected absences and collaborate with the Family Services Specialist to follow up with familiesCollaborate with the Family Services Specialist to support families of children with chronic absenteeismEncourage parents and families to participate in the Family Interest Survey to provide feedback and ideas for school- and family-engagement events. Collaborate with the Family Engagement Committee to incorporate parent and family feedback into the planning and implementation of school and family engagement events.Collaborate with the Education Manager to support recruiting families for the Education Advisory MeetingsFoster strong home-school partnerships by supporting families with CKLA homework and other at-home learning activitiesWork collaboratively with center staff to ensure workshops/events are well organized and materials/supplies are availableCollaborate with Head Start administration on the development and function of the Program Advisory and Program Advisory sub-committees, in accordance with current Head Start Performance StandardsWork cooperatively with Head Start administration and Policy Council/Board members to prepare agendas and to facilitate meetings according to Robert's Rules of Parliamentary ProceduresCollaborate with Head Start administration for food ordering, meeting set up, childcare, and bus transportation scheduling, and maintain and disseminate accurate documentation to all participants at meetings/eventsResponsible for the development and planning of parent center committees, in collaboration with center coordinatorsAttend parent leadership conferences, meetings, and Massachusetts Head Start Association meetings with elected parentsWork cooperatively with Head Start administration and management to establish and maintain meaningful community partnerships that will support quality services for children and familiesWork collaboratively with Family Services Specialists to support families in achieving their goals and document family progressAttend community and classroom field trips as neededProvide ongoing support in daily center operations as neededCollaborate with the Office Administrator in ordering family engagement supplies/materialsAssist with recruitment and enrollment efforts as requested by the Family Services CoordinatorAttend all component and center meetingsCreate, disseminate, and post flyers for family eventsMaintain a current, engaging Family Information Board that includes updates, resources, and documentation from family engagement events.Collaborate with the Center Coordinator to establish the Family Engagement Committee and lead the committee to plan family engagement events Collaborate with the Center Coordinator to assist and navigate parent volunteers Check in with the classroom weekly, and document using the Weekly Communication LogAttend monthly Center Leadership Team meetingsCollaborate monthly with the Family Engagement and Community Liaison team to create and disseminate community activities and resources that encourage family participation and engagement within the community.