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Job description
Director of Family & Community Engagement — Elementary Charter School (Long Island)
Launching Fall 2027
Start Date: ASAP — by or before January 2026
Compensation: $80,000–$120,000, depending on experience, with potential launch bonuses
Benefits: Full-time benefits; eligibility for NYS pension upon school launch
About the Opportunity
We are building an exceptional founding team to launch a new charter elementary school on Long Island in Fall 2027. Our mission is to provide more families with high‑quality public school options where students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in school, career, and beyond.
We are seeking a mission‑driven Director of Family & Community Engagement who believes deeply in the power of authentic relationships, community voice, and family partnership. This role is critical to building trust, excitement, and momentum with local families and community leaders as we prepare to launch.
This role begins in the pre‑launch phase, focused on outreach, listening, partnership‑building, and student enrollment — then transitions into ongoing community engagement leadership once the school opens.
More details about the school vision will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.
What You’ll Do
During the planning years, you will:
Build authentic relationships with families, community leaders, and partner organizations
Lead community outreach, engagement, and student recruitment efforts
Host family‑facing events and listening sessions to learn from the community
Support the design of family engagement and communication systems
Represent the school at community gatherings, festivals, and local events
Collect community insights that inform school design and culture
Ensure communication is welcoming, accessible, and culturally responsive
Upon launch, you will:
Lead family engagement and enrollment efforts
Coordinate family onboarding and orientation experiences
Support family communication systems and school‑wide events
Partner with school leadership to ensure families feel welcomed, supported, and heard
Help cultivate a joyful, inclusive school community rooted in trust
Who You Are
You are:
A mission‑driven, community‑centered educator and/or leader
Deeply committed to providing more families with high‑quality public school options
A natural relationship‑builder who enjoys meeting new people
Experienced in community engagement, family outreach, or grassroots organizing
Skilled at connecting across lines of difference with empathy and respect
Entrepreneurial and energized by building something new
Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
Preferred
Deep knowledge of and experience within Long Island communities
Experience in schools, youth services, or family‑serving organizations
Bilingual (Spanish, Haitian Creole, or other languages spoken locally)
1+ years teaching experience
Salary: $80,000–$120,000, depending on experience, with potential launch bonuses for exceptional candidates
New York State pension eligibility beginning at school launch
Confidentiality
Confidential inquiries welcome. We respect the sensitive nature of this search and will handle all applications with discretion. We will not contact current employers without candidate permission.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Business Development and Sales; Primary and Secondary Education
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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