Job Description
Job DescriptionStarted by Families, Focused on StudentsDeveloping Scholars in East San José We were founded by families in East San José who wanted stronger academics and more support for their children. Alpha is a free, TK-12 public charter school system on a mission to prepare the next generation of leaders in East San José.
Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools committed to providing access to an outstanding education. Join us as we prepare students in TK-12th grade for success in college and career.
Part-Time Community Outreach Support, Alpha Network Team
Who we are:
Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community.Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students.
A successful Alpha Team Member:
The successful Alpha team member will help engage new families and register their students at one of Alpha's four schools. This is a part-time position that is expected to work hours in the afternoon, evenings, and often on the weekend. The ideal candidate displays characteristics of a strong sales person, and knows how to effectively communicate with others. A growth mindset, customer service driven mindset and strong mission alignment will be the defining characteristics of successful applicants.
The hourly rate for this role is $18.82.
What you'll do…
Recruitment
- Generate high-quality family leads by conducting door-to-door canvassing and community outreach to meet new families and encourage them to get to know Alpha
- Distribute marketing materials
- Input and organize data gathered from canvassing, outreach, and phone-banking activities
- Report progress on a weekly basis
Relationship Building
- Build relationships with parents, neighbors, community agencies, and various community groups to inspire and motivate families to join the Alpha community
- Support planning and execution of regular family events, such as open houses, small gatherings at homes of neighborhood families, ands speaking engagements with community groups
- Conduct home visits and information sessions, including presentations to families and answering questions about Alpha
Student Enrollment
- Place calls to families to set up home visits, 1-on-1 meetings, and information session attendance
- Follow-up with families to remind them about events and outstanding enrollment documents
You Possess…
- Knowledge and cultural competence of the local student and parent community
- Bilingual in Spanish
- This position requires reliable transportation within San Jose, a flexible schedule, and a willingness to work on weekends and evening hours as events demand
- Basic computer skills--typing, GoogleDrive
You stand out by being...
- Relationship Oriented: You build strong relationships with scholars and adults alike, and you successfully strike a balance of nurturing and firm in your communication with scholars
- Collaborative: You are especially team-oriented with stellar interpersonal and communication skills and are able to implement school-wide systems effectively and consistently
- Committed: You are committed to working with students in traditionally underserved communities and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
Join our team…
To apply for this position, please submit a resume online.
Alpha Public Schools is a network of four high-performing public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today.
As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org