KIPP — the largest nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools in the nation—has demonstrated, at scale, that all children have the potential to excel academically regardless of race or zip code. KIPP currently serves over 120,000 students in 270 schools across the country, including Indianapolis. KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) was founded in 2004 with one class of fifth-grade students and has grown to serve 1,300 students across three schools. Of the students that attend KIPP Indy, 93% qualify for free and reduced lunch, 95% are African American or LatinX, 12% receive special education services, and 8% are designated as Emerging Bilinguals. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to create joyful, academically excellent schools in which teachers, students, and families are all united around the same goal of preparing students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond— so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.

Edna Martin Christian Center has served hundreds of students and families across Martindale Brightwood since its founding in 1941. Its mission is to invest in the lives of all in Martindale Brightwood and surrounding neighborhoods through community-driven opportunities that foster stability, growth, and a vision of hope. EMCC’s vision for the Martindale Brightwood community is to be a peaceful, connected, and thriving neighborhood where all people can live, learn, work, worship, and play.

POSITION OVERVIEW

KIPP Indy Public Schools (KIPP Indy) and Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) seek a Community and Family Coordinator who will play an integral role in ensuring each network has the resources and support to fulfill their missions and student success. The Community and Family Coordinator will serve as a member of the EMCC and KIPP Indy team, collaborate with school-based leadership teams, and the KIPP Indy partnerships team, and advocate for KIPP Indy families. The Community and Family Coordinator will coordinate the activities of providers and community partners in delivering programs and services that improve the conditions of learning and help increase student academics and social-emotional success.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Coordination

• Participate in the Martindale-Brightwood Education Zone (MBEZ) partner meetings and the KIPP Indy monthly Community Council meetings
• Support families in building social capital and finding resources to support their overall well-being
• Assist community partners in resolving service delivery, access, and coordination issues
• Develop, monitor, and maintain a schedule of programs and services in the school
• Identify new agencies and/or organizations that have resources to help increase academic success, improve the conditions for learning, and support social-emotional learning
• Manage all volunteers in the school, develop volunteer opportunities, keep records of volunteer work, and regularly recognize their service to the school
• Serve as a liaison to the community and attend external meetings, as needed
• Collaborate with school social workers to refer families to human service agencies and other resource providers
• Collect program and service delivery information from providers and partners
   

Family Engagement

• Collaborate with KIPP Indy to launch and execute an effective family engagement strategy, including a family communication and outreach plan
• Proactively engage families and community members to attend MBEZ and KIPP Indy events
• Collaborate with KIPP Indy leadership to design and develop a family resource center
• Coordinate family workshops and meetings
• Collaborate with KIPP Indy regional and school-based leadership to develop a schedule of family programs, events, and services that directly support student success
• Maintain records of family engagement activities and collaborate with principals and teachers on family engagement activities

School Collaboration

• Collaborate with the KIPP Indy Managing Director of Family & Community Engagement and participate in weekly check-ins and team meetings to maximize results
• Cultivate strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including students, families, and staff
• Collaborate to foster a culture that supports the school’s vision and promotes respect and appreciation for all students, staff, and families
• Develop and execute family engagement initiatives, communications, and events
• Collaborate with the operations team on systems related to enrollment, attendance, and student retention, participating in regular team meetings
• Collaborate with the social services team to refer students to additional support services (i.e. health services, counseling services, mentorship programs, etc.), as necessary

COMPETENCIES

• Able to work with families from a variety of backgrounds
• Demonstrate knowledge and respect for the cultures and community served
• Develop mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships based upon trust, respect, and achievement of common goals.
• Seeks to understand other’s point of view and confirms understanding.
• Expresses high expectations for all students, and expresses belief in their potential to complete college and succeed in life
• Takes initiative, going above and beyond typical expectations and making necessary sacrifices to achieve exceptional results.
• Manages time and resources effectively, prioritizing efforts according to organizational goals.
• Follows through on commitments and promises with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Demonstrates flexibility when plans or situations change unexpectedly. Effectively adjusts plans to achieve intended outcomes.
• Gathers information from multiple relevant sources and stakeholders when problem-solving.
   

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in education or related fields 
• Deep belief in being part of and helping lead a multi-cultural, anti-racist organization
• Team player capable of working both collaboratively and independently
• Highly organized, resourceful, and accountable, with strong attention to follow through and detail
• Proactive and creative problem-solver; ability to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions
• Track record of exceptional results

COMPENSATION
Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience, and includes benefits. Teachers are also eligible for performance-based bonuses.

Edna Martin Christian Center and KIPP Indy Public Schools are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.