ABCD: Join Our Team of Early Childhood Professionals!

Helping young children be prepared for school and success in life

Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD) Head Start and Children’s Services programs serve low-income children and their families, offering a variety of early childhood education, health, and case management services at sites throughout Boston and now serving Malden, Everett, Medford and surrounding towns.

WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR:

TEACHERS

Provides preschool children at Head Start with a joyful, nurturing and safe environment and the varied experiences which help them develop age-appropriate social, intellectual, physical and emotional skills. Develops opportunities and activities for children to learn about health, safety, nutrition, dental health and families. Develops activities to engage parents in the educational aspects of the program. All Teachers must be EEC Preschool Teacher qualified. School-year and full-year positions available.

• Teacher I – Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with nine months of relevant experience required. Starting salary of $14.94/hour for school-year positions and $15.85/hour for full-year positions.
• Teacher II – Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with at least a year of relevant experience required. Starting salary of $15.85/hour for school-year positions and $16.81/hour for full-year positions.

TEACHER ASSISTANTS

Assists Teachers with the care and education of preschool children at Head Start. Assists in development and implementation of opportunities and activities for children, while recording classroom activities and engaging in ongoing staff development trainings. High school diploma/GED required. Must have active preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, be enrolled in a CDA credential program that will be completed in two years, or be matriculated in a degree program and have earned fifteen college course credits (including Child Growth & Development). EEC Preschool Teacher qualified preferred. School-year and full-year positions available. Starting salary of $14.08/hour for school-year positions and $14.94/hour for full-year positions.

ERSEA SPECIALIST

Responsible for the complete and accurate collection, entry, reporting and maintenance of data, records and reports related to the application and ERSEA (eligibility, recruitment, selection, enrollment and attendance) policies and procedures for children and families within the Head Start program. At least one year of relevant experience required. Full-year position available.

• ERSEA Specialist I – High school diploma or GED, and 21 credits towards a relevant degree. Starting salary of $14.08/hour.
• ERSEA Specialist II – Associate’s degree or 60 credits towards a Bachelor’s in Human Services or related field. Starting salary of $14.94/hour.
• ERSEA Specialist III – Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field. Starting salary of $15.85/hour.

FAMILY ADVOCATES

Promotes family wellness and parent engagement programs to ensure the successful implementation of the family partnership process, while providing support, referrals, advocacy and up-to-date record maintenance for families. At least one year of relevant experience required. Full-year positions available.

• Family Advocate I – High school diploma or GED, and 21 credits towards a relevant degree. Starting salary of $14.08/hour.
• Family Advocate II – Associate’s degree or 60 credits towards a Bachelor’s in Human Services or related field. Starting salary of $14.94/hour.
• Family Advocate III – Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field. Starting salary of $15.85/hour.

EDUCATION SUPERVISOR

Plans, develops and manages the education services at the local Head Start program. Provides supervision of all program teaching staff, and ensures that all education component activities are compliant with applicable laws, regulations, standards and policies. Must have at least one year of experience teaching preschool children and be EEC Director I or II qualified. Full-year position available.

• Education Supervisor I – Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required. Starting salary of $19.49/hour.
• Education Supervisor II – Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required. Starting salary of $22.59/hour.

FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SUPERVISOR

Provides internal services, training and compliance monitoring to the family and community partnership programs. Ensures adequate monitoring of component activities, while providing training and support to parents and staff. Must have at least two years of experience working with children and families in a human service or related setting. Full-year position available.

• Family and Community Engagement Supervisor I – Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Human Services, Early Childhood or related field required. Starting salary of $18.37/hour.
• Family and Community Engagement Supervisor II – MSW or Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Services or related field required. Starting salary of $21.29/hour.

LOCAL DISABILITIES SPECIALIST

Provides training, support and guidance to staff and parents on the mainstreaming and provision of services to children with disabilities. Ensures that the disabilities component of the program is compliant with applicable laws, regulations, standards and policies. Full-year position available.

• Local Disabilities Specialist I – Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with at least one course in Child Growth and Development and one course in special education. Two years experience caring for/teaching children with special needs or disabilities may be counted for special education coursework. At least 9 months of relevant experience. Starting salary of $16.81/hour.
• Local Disabilities Specialist II – Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education or related field including one course in special education. At least 9 months of relevant experience. Starting salary of $17.83/hour.
• Local Disabilities Specialist III – Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education or related field. Certification as Teacher of Children with Moderate or Severe Special Needs. At least one year relevant experience. Starting salary of $18.37/hour.

TO APPLY:

Email resume and cover letter to: hr@bostonabcd.org,
fax: 617-423-7693 or mail:
ABCD, Inc., Human Resources Department,
178 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111

ABCD, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, and offers a competitive benefits package.