Program Associate II - Early Childhood Engagement

Position Title: Program Associate II for Early Childhood Engagement Office of Enrollment, Family and Community Engagement (16164 Asbury Park, Detroit, MI 48235) Salary: $50,903 - $81,351 Reports to: Assistant Director of Family Advocacy, Intervention and Restoration Bargaining Unit: OSAS Benefits Eligible: Yes Telecommuting Eligibility: Eligible for telecommuting up to 20% (one day per week) In accordance with the Agreement between OSAS and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced. Position Summary As a member of the DPSCD's Office Family and Community Engagement, the Program Associate for Early Childhood Engagement is responsible for working cross-functionally to increase early childhood family engagement, particularly around PreK enrollment and kindergarten readiness. This position supports families, schools, and departments through data management, program design and delivery, project management, stakeholder outreach, engagement, and facilitation. This central office role works as part of the Transformative Engagement and Family Advocacy, Intervention and Restoration teams to cultivate meaningful engagement between early childhood stakeholders to increase access to PreK and early learning experiences to young children in the district. Minimum Qualifications Must possess and provide evidence of a bachelor's degree (or higher). Minimum of 3 years of experience in Education or a related field. Must be proficient in Microsoft applications - Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Forms. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage parents, guardians, families, students, educators, administrators, central office staff, and community partners. Must have a demonstrated value of public education, family and community engagement, early childhood development, and literacy. Must have experience with program management, project management, stakeholder outreach, learning design and facilitation, and data management. Must have experience working with schools, and / or collaboratively across diverse groups in a multi-faceted organization. Must have strong written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills, including the ability to write project plans, create presentation decks, and facilitate professional conversations and meetings. Must demonstrate critical and creative problem-solving skills, including anticipating potential problems, identifying root causes, and presenting practical solutions using critical thinking, creativity, and resourcefulness. Must value continuous learning and possess a history of approaching work with a growth mindset. Must thrive in fast-paced, multifaceted, goal-oriented, community work and embrace the challenges, ambiguity, and adjustments related to that kind of role. Essential Funcitions: Coordinates and manages a comprehensive family and community engagement strategy that centers outreach, engagement, and retention opportunities for PreK and early childhood families. Works cross-functionally and across departments to support recruitment and enrollment efforts for PreK students and families. Serves as the team lead for Kindergarten Boot Camp, a kindergarten recruitment and readiness program. Coordinates and manages other projects related to family and community engagement, including serving as a FACE representative for a small cohort of PreK serving schools. Facilitates meetings and workshops related to kindergarten readiness and early childhood engagement, including assisting with Parent Academy, Parenting Club, and other parent-facing learning experiences. Collects, organizes, and synthesizes data and other information into PowerPoint presentations and reports. Visits schools and attends school and district events to foster relationships with families, educators, administrators, and other stakeholders. Performs other duties, as assigned by the supervisor. Security Clearance Internal Applicants If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check. External Applicants In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire. DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at View phone number on click.appcast.io or detroitk12.org/compliance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Detroit Public Schools Community District