Elementary School Family Engagement Coordinator (2026-2027) in Boston, Massachusetts at Match Education
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Position Title: Elementary School Family Engagement Coordinator (2026-2027)
Match Charter Public School is a free, high-performing charter public school in Boston. We are a PreK-12 school serving up to 1,250 students. Our mission is to prepare studentsparticularly multilingual learners and those who would be the first in their families to earn a college degreefor success in college and careers in order to achieve economic security and mobility. Students gain acceptance to our schools via an annual blind public lottery open to all Boston residents.
Our families bring amazing racial and cultural diversity to the school communitythey represent over 20 different countries of origin with over 20 different languages spoken at home. 98% of our students are people of color. Our students bring a diversity of needs to our school, and we are prepared to serve them: 23% of our students qualify for special education services; 19% of our student body are English Language Learners.
Matchs core values are Equity, Freedom, Teamwork, Innovation, and Accountability. We are working to reframe our organizational processes and policies to be truly anti-racist. At Match, we believe that three aspects of our work and organizationa staff that is diverse by race and other factors, a professional environment that is inclusive of all perspectives, and a curriculum in our PreK-12 school that is culturally competentare vital to our goals and mission.
Position: Family Engagement Coordinator (2026-2027)
Location: Boston, MA (Match Community Day, 100 Poydras St.)
Start date: August, 2026
OVERVIEW OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Family Engagement Coordinator position is an incredible opportunity for an individual who is excited about the prospect of playing an important, multi-faceted role in achieving Matchs mission by being an exceptional and relentless relationship-builder and resource for families. The role is based at our PreK-5 elementary school, Match Community Day, located on 100 Poydras St. in Hyde Park, MA.
The Family Engagement Coordinator will be the face of Matchs family partnership efforts, and will help make sure that Match families feel known, welcome, and cared for by the school. This is a hands-on role focused on providing top-notch customer service to families, and deeply knowing the Match community to create opportunities for partnership and collaboration.
An ideal candidate will be first and foremost a relentless advocate and community builder. Experience with school or non-profit administration, and teaching experience will be beneficial in this role as well.
Hours for the position are 7:00am-2:45pm. On Wednesdays, staff stay until 4:30pm for professional development.
The starting salary for the position is $80,031 and can be higher based on prior relevant experience. Match offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes 90% coverage of employee health insurance costs and up to $150/month in loan repayment assistance.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead student attendance monitoring and contribute to the effectiveness of interventions to increase student attendance and decrease tardies
- Manage the Family Council/Family Council events, and co-facilitate meetings with lead family council representatives
- Contribute to the schools social media presence in collaboration with the Director of Communications; draft and send a monthly family newsletter in collaboration with school leaders.
- Oversee family engagement efforts by monitoring communication data and flagging concerns for teachers, other staff, and leaders (e.g. ensure that all families have completed family conferences, ensure that family communication targets are being met or exceeded, etc.)
- Serve as the school point person for student enrollment: manage enrollment activities for new students/families, help with onboarding of new students, and build programming that helps ensure student retention
- Act as point person for family translation/ interpretation point person for school events and day-to-day needs
- Plan and lead key events and celebrations throughout the year (e.g. Back to School Night, curriculum nights, performances, Black History Month Spirit week, New Student Orientation, Field Day, Promotion Ceremony)
- Create and run a Family Resource Center (which may include: a food pantry, computer lab/, business office, and information/resource center for families) that supports families needs. In the first year, this will likely involve leveraging community resources and partnerships.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they dont believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described or you have a less traditional background. We are looking for someone with the willingness to learn and be proactive.
- At least 2 years of full-time experience, preferably in schools, community based organizations, or family focused non-profits;
- Ability to speak Spanish or Haitian Creole fluently;
- A deeply held belief that all students can succeed;
- A Do whatever it takes attitude in terms of meeting goals and the needs of students and families;
- Unwavering commitment to Matchs mission and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
- A proven ability to build relationships with students, families and staff;
- Mature interpersonal style, ability to interact and relate well with a range of people from diverse backgrounds;
- Ability to collect and manage data;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to write and present information in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences; and
- Excellent attention to detail, ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
ABOUT MATCH EDUCATION
Match Education (www.matcheducation.org) is the shared brand name of Match Charter Public School and The Match School Foundation, Inc. Match Education is an engine of discovery and applied innovation in education. We operate a high-performing urban charter public school and a unique associate teacher program that trains teachers for high-poverty schools. Out of this applied work, we refine, validate empirically, and eventually disseminate new ideas and practices on core questions in education reform.
The Match Foundation, Inc. and Match Charter Public School prohibit discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.