TrulyHired
Location
Somerville, MA | United States
Job description
Job Title:
Center Director
Supervisor:
Education Director
Hours:
35 hours per week, year-round
FLSA:
Exempt
Status:
Full-Time, Non-Union
Salary:
$28.88/hour - $52,564 annual, plus $2,000 hiring bonus and opportunities for additional bonuses
OVERVIEW
The Community Action Agency of Somerville, known as CAAS, is changing lives for our community members who are furthest from opportunity. For over 40 years, we have been helping local families and individuals achieve financial security while working to eliminate the root causes of economic injustice. Our largest offering, Head Start, is a free preschool program that promotes school readiness. We offer comprehensive developmental preschool and wraparound services to ~270 low-income, culturally diverse children and their families each year in Somerville and Cambridge. Our six centers are fully open for in-person learning. Our Head Start program is integrated with our Housing Advocacy, Tenant Organizing, and Income Maximization programs to provide a full suite of anti-poverty services. We are proud to be a source of stability and support for our community.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE
We have a highly dedicated, seasoned team and an organizational structure that allows us to support our clients holistically. The Head Start Leadership team is highly collaborative and includes leaders with expertise in family engagement, health and nutrition, disabilities, and teaching and learning. We have a generous budget for professional development and a mindset of saying “yes” to whatever will help us better serve low-income children and families of Somerville and Cambridge. The person who joins our team will interact with a supportive supervisor, peer leaders, and a committed group of coordinators and educators with a shared mission.
ABOUT THE HEAD START Center Director ROLE
The Head Start Center Director works collaboratively with the Education Coordinators and Education Director in monitoring the delivery of high quality education services in a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate classroom for children 3 to 5 years old in accordance with EEC regulations and Head Start performance standards.
Responsibilities Include:
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate has direct experience in an early childhood setting, excellent supervisory skills, and a deep passion and commitment to ensuring a high-quality educational experience for CAAS Head Start children and families.
Professional Background:
Skills:
Personal Characteristics:
Preferred Qualifications:
LOCATION AND TRAVEL:
The Center Director will work on site, in one of our early learning centers in Cambridge or Somerville. There will also be travel to and time spent at the Union Square, Somerville Administrative Office. Candidates must have their own transportation for regular travel between the center and the office.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. Additionally, as this position may require some classroom support, the candidate must also possess the ability to take daily walks, lift up to 50 lbs, and stand for a minimum of 5 hours per day.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position is year-round.
COMPENSATION:
CAAS offers competitive compensation for this position plus an attractive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, retirement, and other benefits, and a collaborative, committed team of colleagues. We provide 100% tuition reimbursement for relevant coursework and degree attainment. This salaried position starts at $28.88/hour or $52,560 annually, and includes a $2,000 hiring bonus and opportunities for additional bonuses.
TO APPLY:
The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to Jessie Leonard, Head Start Director: [email protected]
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be discriminated against by this program, including in employment, because of race, religion, sex, national origin, immigration status, cultural heritage, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.88 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person
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