PHENND Fellows-Community and Family Engagement Coordinator

KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools is one of 28 regions of KIPP's national, non-profit network of college preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle, and high school students. Since 2003, KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools has built a track record of preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success through college and in life. We know that talented, committed, culturally competent educators have the power to amplify our children's potential by creating a school experience that affirms their identities, values their individuality, and challenges them each day. We're all about creating a professional environment full of joy, candor, care and community where excellent educators can be their authentic selves, receive top-notch development and grow alongside peers who are equally committed to the work!

Member Duties : Our overall goal for this VISTA project is to build and strengthen parent and partner engagement to promote student enrollment, attendance, and engagement. More specifically, the goal of this VISTA project is to design and implement formal outreach strategy based on school needs for attendance and enrollment. In year one, the VISTA will develop engagement plan for enrollment including plans for application cultivation, accepted family enrollment, and returning student retention. More specifically, the main goal is to design and implement formal outreach strategy based on school needs for attendance and enrollment. The year 1 VISTA will develop engagement plan for enrollment including plans for application cultivation, accepted family enrollment, and returning student retention. They will also develop engagement plan for attendance that includes specific resources for elementary, middle and high school grades.

Program Benefits : SEPTA Transportation Pass , Training , Living Allowance , Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage* , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible .

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .

Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :
None

Skills :
Leadership , Communications , Community Organization , Social Services , General Skills , Recruitment , Team Work , Conflict Resolution , Non-Profit Management , Education .