Bilingual Parent Wellness Coach - East Palo Alto, United States - The Primary School

The Primary School
The Primary School
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East Palo Alto, United States

3 weeks ago

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ABOUT US


The Primary School is creating a new school model that brings together all of the adults in a child's life, including parents, educators, and medical and mental health providers, starting from a very early age.

We recognize the entrenched racism that exists within our public systems and the unjust impact this has had on families of color.

Our aim is that children and families most impacted by systemic poverty and racism receive the multidisciplinary support they deserve to be well, learn, and thrive.

Long-term, we hope to create a game-changing school model that can be replicated across the country.

As we continue to learn and grow, we plan to share what we've learned and pursue policy and systems change on a local, state, and national level.

We are supported by a growing coalition of philanthropic partners, building on the generous support of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.


Our approach has three defining characteristics:


  • We start early. We start working with children as young as 18 months and provide full-time school starting at age three to reach them at a critical stage in development.
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We partner with parents. We believe that when parents thrive, children thrive, so we support the wellness and growth of parents alongside the growth of their children.
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We integrate services. Our unique model unites health care and education, building a multi-disciplinary team and holistic system of care around a child's full needs.


In 2016, we opened our flagship school in East Palo Alto, California, with our first class of four year olds.

We have grown to serve over 300 children and their families through a birth to three program, parent wellness program, full-day preschool, and elementary school, which will grow through eighth grade.

In 2021, we opened our second site in the East Bay.


ABOUT OUR EAST PALO ALTO SITE


We are continuing to grow our East Palo Alto site and are excited to launch 5th grade for our school year.

In our school program, we currently serve over 300 students across two preschool grades (3 and 4 year olds) and kindergarten through sixth grade.

Integrated into our program are the other core components of our model including our parent program - partnering closely with parents throughout their child's development and providing wellness programming for caregivers; our birth to 3 program - coordinating early developmental screenings and intervention services; and our medical home partnerships - working with existing health care providers in the community to coordinate care for children.


ABOUT THE ROLE


The Bilingual Parent Wellness Coach is a year round position that reports to the East Palo Alto Senior Manager of Parent Wellness Program and is responsible for working with families to help them envision a bold future for their children and set goals towards this vision.

Coaching is a partnership in which the coach supports and motivates caregivers to make changes towards achieving their goals for themselves and their families.

The coach will holistically work with our parents and families to identify strengths and problem solve around challenges. The role is a vital part of The Primary School that ensures our parents are supported and connected.

Coaches will deliver monthly programming to cohorts of caregivers, facilitate our group-based coaching model, and build 1:1 coaching relationships with their cohort of parents.


Work Location:
Hybrid


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Developing intentional relationships necessary to provide oneonone coaching and group coaching for parents, including the codevelopment of individualized parent growth plans.
  • Serve as a resource to connect parents with appropriate partners related to housing, budgeting, career and education, childcare, health care, and more. Also supporting parents prepare for connecting to resources, and addressing barriers for connecting to resources.
  • Communicate regularly with other stakeholders related to the child (teachers, doctors, health workers, social service workers) and monitor and document parents progress according to individual growth plans.
  • Work with families to address their wellbeing as it relates to how they support their child's growth plans, also supporting family engagement with the student's experience in school.
  • Thorough and organized documentation of caseload efforts and program data, according to deadlines.
  • Manages time efficiently and effectively, implements independent organization skills to accomplish individual and program goals. Timely responsiveness to families and colleagues.
  • Participate in the development and facilitation of family workshops and community groups.
  • Provide regular feedback to TPS regarding parent and coaching experiences with the program and be an innovator for change.
  • Support with seasonal recruitment projects, including speaking about the program to prospective families or community partners with guidance from the family eng
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