Volunteer School - Parent Partnership Lead

What will you be doing?

Parenting is one of the hardest and most important jobs anyone can do. It is quite a challenge for most families and also parenting children from other cultures/race is even more challenging. We have a parent cohort that requires a coordinator to oversee and coordinate activities. The Parent cohort is a support group that provides healthy parenting skills, positive parenting tips as well as self-care for parents. Afrikindness provides the platform for webinars, trainings and conferences to build parent skills, network and connect, share resources, and support one another.  We are looking for a school-parent coordinator preferably to support and work with our CEO and Board of Trustees to oversee the parent community.  Key Tasks Facilitate Communication Between School and Parents:

Act as a liaison to ensure clear and effective communication between the school administration, teachers, and parents. This includes disseminating important information, organizing parent-teacher meetings, and addressing any concerns or questions parents may have regarding school policies, events, or their child's education.  

Organize Parent Involvement Activities:

Plan and coordinate events and programs that encourage parent participation in school activities. This includes organizing volunteer opportunities, workshops, and family engagement events to foster a strong school community and support student success.

  This is a leadership role, we need someone to create a cohesive, responsible, and efficient team contributing to the above, which brings rewards in terms of development, infectious positive morale, togetherness, and contributing significantly to the future of this organization. Our focus is to

Support parents with resources, training, and information that can help them thrive in the UK as effective parents and build a network for connection. Carry out activities including webinars that will look through every parent-related topic such as Identity crisis, race, anti-racism in early childhood education and the role of parents, the issues with names (cultural names),  safeguarding issues, Bullying, Resilience, Puberty in Kids, life in UK etc. Other related topics that affect the mental health of parents or children and children-related topics that parents need to know.

What are we looking for?

Duties: Facilitate Communication Between School and Parents:

Act as a liaison to ensure clear and effective communication between the school administration, teachers, and parents. This includes disseminating important information, organizing parent-teacher meetings, and addressing any concerns or questions parents may have regarding school policies, events, or their child's education.

Organize Parent Involvement Activities:

Plan and coordinate events and programs that encourage parent participation in school activities. This includes organizing volunteer opportunities, workshops, and family engagement events to foster a strong school community and support student success.

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. We are looking for someone who is passionate about parenting, children, and young adults, and looking at making a difference in the community. We are looking for people who will join the team and progress to an Executive position. Skills required: -

Experience in delivery of programs, webinars, and comprehensive knowledge of the issues and developmental needs of black or minority children as well as parenting. Understanding the safeguarding issues in relation to children is necessary. Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to plan events and webinars, they must have the ability to be positive in approach; supporting and encouraging others through uncertainty or change. Have a good understanding of the pressures  parents face and an interest in seeking solutions to those issues. Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to effectively interact with parents, teachers, and school administration. This includes being able to convey information clearly, listen actively, and address concerns diplomatically.

Essential: 

UK School experience  Communication, outreach, and engagement skills, to approach and recruit new parents, speakers, and influencers. Eagerness to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external partners Experience in parenting and community building.

What difference will you make?

The efforts of a School Parent Coordinator will have a significant and positive impact on the school community by:

Enhancing Communication: By serving as a bridge between parents and the school, the coordinator ensures that important information is effectively communicated, reducing misunderstandings and fostering a collaborative environment. Increasing Parent Involvement: Organizing and promoting parent involvement activities helps build a stronger school community, leading to higher levels of parental engagement in their children's education, which is linked to better academic outcomes and student well-being. Building Trust and Relationships: Facilitating open dialogue and addressing parental concerns promptly builds trust and positive relationships between families and the school, creating a supportive and cohesive community. Supporting Student Success: By encouraging active parental participation and engagement, the coordinator helps create an environment where students feel supported both at home and at school, contributing to their overall academic and social success.