Family Engagement Manager

Equitas Academy prepares students for college, careers, and life pursuits, and inspires them to be champions of equity. We currently operate four Elementary Schools, two Middle Schools and one High School and serve over 2,000 scholars in the Pico Union Community of Los Angeles. The Family Engagement Manager serves as a bridge between families, school staff, and community partners to promote meaningful family engagement and student success.

Grounded in the Community Schools model, this role builds trusting relationships with families, coordinates family-centered programming, and ensures family voice is embedded in school decision-making. The Manager works collaboratively with school teams and community partners to remove barriers to engagement and strengthen family-school partnerships that support whole-child outcomes.

The manager would be an integral part of school planning, leading program planning and aligning work to school vision and priorities. Grade Levels: We are hiring two Family Engagement Managers, one at a middle school (EQ4) and one at a High School (ECHS). Work Location: This position requires working from a School site location and does not have a work from home component.

Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings, is required.

Key Responsibilities

Family Engagement & Partnership Building (15%) Develop and implement a family engagement plan aligned to school goals and Community Schools priorities to increase quantity and quality of family engagement opportunities. Build authentic, trust-based relationships with families through consistent outreach, communication, and presence on campus (bi-weekly flyering, presence at arrival, dismissal and all family events).

Coordinate family workshops, events, and learning opportunities (e.g., academic support, SEL, attendance, college/career readiness). Co-lead and co-plan for monthly Cafecito in collaboration with Principal and SOM Lead a parent volunteer program with regular and consistent volunteers to support with student supervision, academics and school-wide projects.

Train and prepare family leaders to serve as primary advocates and give public-facing testimonials during events, such as Charter Renewals, district hearings, and community forums