Family and Community Empowerment Lead [P140K] in Brooklyn, New York at Replications, Inc.

Dates: December 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Job Type: Full time, hourly
Location: P140K at 4 Site Locations:

• P258, 141 Macon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
• P5, 820 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233
• P026, 1014 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
• P304, 280 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206
  

Organization Overview
Replications, Inc. is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to replicating and implementing high-impact educational models that foster student success and community engagement. Our vision is that every child in every community has access to a dynamic and joyful public school that empowers them to thrive. We partner with schools to provide comprehensive support services to drive student academic achievement and social-emotional development. To learn more about Replications, visit www.replications.org.

Why Join Replications, Inc.?
This is your chance to contribute directly to an organization committed to transforming public education and empowering communities.

Position Overview
The Family and Community Empowerment Lead (FCEL) is a key member of the school-based team responsible for strengthening parent engagement and supporting student success within the community school model. This role focuses on assessing family needs, conducting home visits, facilitating parent education, and connecting families to critical social services to ensure consistent student attendance. Collaboratively working with teachers, administrators, and the Parent Coordinator, the FCEL helps implement tiered interventions that build capacity and support the broader school community. This role reports directly to the Community Schools Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Build respectful, goal-oriented relationships with D75 families to support student success and positive child outcomes.
• Provide tailored support, moral coaching, referrals, and advocacy opportunities based on family strengths and needs.
• Assist families in setting goals, identifying action steps, and monitoring progress.
• Facilitate open communication between families, teachers, and school staff regarding student attendance, academics, and available services.
• Develop and implement parent workshops and educational programs that promote self-sufficiency and self-advocacy.
• Foster strategic partnerships with community organizations to link families to essential resources.
• Participate in-home visits as requested by the Community Schools Director and/or the schools' administration.
• Lead community events such as health fairs, community town halls, etc., that will result in accessing resources for families and students.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working within a school environment
• Deep knowledge of the local communities served by the schools
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively as an active team member
• Proficiency in navigating and using data systems

Approach to Work

• Passion for working with families in under-resourced schools
• Exceptional level of patience and focus to overcome challenges, and achieve results
• ​​​​​​​A passion for mission-driven school culture

Requirements

• DOE Fingerprinted
• ​​​​​​​Fluent in Spanish
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience OR High school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant experience

Pay and Benefits

• $24-36/ hour
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• 3% 401k employer match
• $3,000 tuition reimbursement
• Sick and Safe Leave
• FSA account option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance

Replications, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from historically underrepresented communities.