Careers

We are looking for new staff dedicated to our mission of providing quality programs to all members of our community. If you have the skills and passion, send your cover letter and resume to careers@eastendhouse.org, fax it to 617-868-3616, or mail it to East End House, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141. East End House is an Equal Opportunity Employer; if you have any questions about these positions or East End House, please call 617-876-4444.

Current Job Openings

Assistant Teacher in Childcare Program

Position Summary:

As an Assistant Teacher in our childcare program, you will be responsible for supporting the classroom teacher with the daily operations of the classroom. You will use your knowledge of evidence-based curriculum and best practices in early childhood education to engage and play with children, create a warm and inclusive atmosphere, and facilitate learning and development. You will also collaborate with child specialists and liaisons to support children with special needs, and communicate with parents about their child’s progress.

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following competencies:

  • Knowledge of early childhood education best practices and evidence-based curriculum
  • Ability to create a warm and inclusive environment for children
  • Ability to communicate effectively with parents about their child’s progress
  • Ability to handle conflict and seek out solutions
  • Commitment to following all EEC and East End House policies at all times
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and be well-versed in EEC policies and regulations. Experience in supervising and managing staff is preferred, and EEC certification is a plus. A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred. Job training and assistance is also available for Assistant Teachers who want to eventually become Teachers.

East End House is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and anti-racist community.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Sandra Paiva at East End House, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141. Electronic submissions may be made to: careers@eastendhouse.org.

East End House provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, East End House complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Business Manager and Bookkeeper

Position Summary:

East End House (“EEH”) is seeking an energetic detail-oriented Business Manager and Bookkeeper to help support the basic operations and daily business of the organization. This position is a full-time, 40-hour-a-week position with benefits, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. This position will focus on providing critical support with administrative and office operations, including receiving and monitoring guests, answering phones, composing and typing correspondence and other documents, and performing other functions. East End House is an equal opportunity employer and provides competitive compensation packages.
Essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

Office Services

  • Implement office operations and procedures
  • Oversees reception duties, including answering phones and greeting consumers, families and guests
  • Control agency mailing and correspondence
  • Manage supply requisition process
  • Maintain office equipment, including liaising with relevant contractors and service providers
  • Assist and support bookkeeping and accounting functions, including assisting with tasks related accounts payables and receivables
  • Organize and maintain agency files Serve as a liaison with vendors, including maintenance, electricians, plumbers, etc.
  • Draft work orders & communicate with maintenance worker, being sure that all work orders & requests are appropriately documented
  • Keep an inventory and purchase office and cleaning supplies
  • Assist the Director of Marketing and Development with administrative, marketing and development functions as needed
  • Assist Program Directors with program specific tasks as needed

Human Resources

  • Gather time sheet data and process payroll
  • Monitor and maintain personnel records including electronic files, vacation and sick time, and employee benefits
  • Manage annual audit of personnel files

Office Records

  • Ensure filing systems are maintained and up to date for all receipts, disbursements, invoices, contracts, etc.
  • Ensure protection and security of files and records
  • Ensure effective transfer of files and records
  • Transfer and dispose records according to retention schedules and policies
  • Compose and type letters and other documents

Additional Job Functions

  • Assists with general agency functions and logistics planning
  • Maintain a pleasant work environment
  • Perform other functions as needed
  • Oversee facility and grounds, parking lot, repair and maintenance related functions and interface with respective vendors, including pest management, professional cleaning company, electricians, and other facility management related issues and vendors

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or at least 5 years’ equivalent experience
  • Professionalism and excellent people skills; customer service-focused
  • Excellent verbal/written communications skills
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail required
  • Demonstrated skill working with financial information and maintaining records
  • Proficiency in Quick Books, Excel and Word strongly preferred
  • Highly proactive and action-oriented
  • Demonstrated ability to follow through on tasks assigned
  • Superior organizational skills and ability to multi task
  • Desire for professional growth and to accept increasing responsibilities
  • A Criminal Offenders Records Information and Sexual Offenders Records Information request must be completed
  • Salary: $50,000 – $65,000

East End House is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and anti-racist community.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Michael Delia at East End House, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141. Electronic submissions may be made to: careers@eastendhouse.org.

East End House provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, East End House complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Marketing and Development Coordinator

Organization Summary:

East End House is a 147-year-0ld community center that uses a holistic approach to promote the well-being, academic achievement, and successful transition to adulthood of children and youth from under-resourced families in Cambridge and surrounding communities.

Position Summary:

The Marketing and Development Coordinator will be an integral part of the marketing and fundraising functions at East End House. This is a full-time position under the immediate supervision of the President and CEO and will work closely with all East End House Program Directors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Fund Raising and Development

  • Assist the President and CEO in developing a comprehensive development plan to achieve annual fundraising goals.
  • Write and prospect grants; manage all grant deadlines and track outcomes.
  • Responsible for working closely with program Directors to review services to obtain information for reporting, comply with donor expectations and be aware of programmatic needs for funding.
  • Prepare and send donor acknowledgments.
  • Manage in-kind donations and issuing receipts.
  • Help prospect and research grant opportunities.
  • Coordinate mail campaigns.

Marketing and Public Relations

  • Assist in updating and managing East End House’s website and social media sites.
  • Assist with preparing marketing and collateral materials.
  • Write and publish e-newsletters.
  • Help develop a short-term and long-term strategy and plan for marketing and public relations.
  • Take a leading role in planning and executing East End House’s annual fundraiser Cooking for a Cause.

Qualifications:

  • Skilled and passionate about the East End House mission and Theory of Change.
  • Excellent problem-solver who can flexibly balance multiple tasks and responsibilities with superb organizational skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent grant writing skills and event management experience.
  • Skilled technology user, with database management experience preferred.
  • Excellent interpersonal & team-building skill.
  • Must be enthusiastic about working with and enriching the lives of children and youth.
  • Must be an excellent problem-solver who can balance multiple tasks and responsibilities in a fast paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • The salary for this position is $50,000
  • East End House offers generous benefits in addition to competitive pay. Full time employees (working between 30-40 hours/week) are eligible for health and dental insurance, a retirement account with matching contributions, life and disability insurance, professional development allowance, vacation and sick paid time off, subsidized childcare, and more.

East End House is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and anti-racist community.

Cambridge residents are strongly encouraged to apply. Lived experience and understanding of diverse communities are highly valued in a candidate and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t fit all the listed requirements. East End House is an equal opportunity employer. We are strongly committed to building an inclusive and anti-racist community.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Alexa Daggett, Marketing and Development Coordinator, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141. Electronic submissions may be made to: alexa@eastendhouse.org.

East End House provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, East End House complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements.

School Age Program Group Leader

Position Summary:

East End House’s School Are Program is nationally accredited, highly awarded, and seeks to be a leader in the field at all times. The after school program includes homework help, sports, extracurricular activities, literacy programming, and project-based learning in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The corresponding Summer Program runs 10 hours per day for 10 weeks.

The Group Leader will support all functions of the School Age Program with a willingness to be flexible and have a “do whatever it takes” attitude. In addition to the primary responsibilities of enrichment programming/curriculum development and implementation, the Group Leader will carry out administrative tasks necessary for the ongoing development of the program.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

  • Establish and foster positive relationships with program participants and their parents/guardians.
  • Write curricula and teach/support daily programming, with a focus on developing well-rounded, engaging workshops and activities that include youth input, academic support, STEM activities, artistic expression and service learning opportunities.
  • Lead and/or support daily enrichment programming and weekly field trips.
  • Work collaboratively with an assistant group leader.
  • Engage in effective behavior management practices.

 

The position is part time at 20-30 hours per week.

 

Qualifications:

  • Must be high energy, consistently positive, and enthusiastic about working with and enriching the lives of middle school children.
  • Previous experience working with multi-cultural constituents preferred.
  • Must be an excellent team player and problem-solver who can balance multiple tasks and responsibilities.
  • Must be able to utilize planning time effectively and consistently produce top quality results.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must attend all required staff meetings and trainings.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Christine Del Vecchio at East End House, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141. Electronic submissions may be made to: christine@eastendhouse.org.

East End House believes that equal opportunity for all employees is important for the continued success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, we will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status or non-job-related factors in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements.

School Age Program Assistant Group Leader

Position Summary:

East End House’s School Are Program is nationally accredited, highly awarded, and seeks to be a leader in the field at all times. The after school program includes homework help, sports, extracurricular activities, literacy programming, and project-based learning in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The corresponding Summer Program runs 10 hours per day for 10 weeks.

The Assistant Group Leader will support all functions of the School Age Program with a willingness to be flexible and have a “do whatever it takes” attitude. In addition to the primary responsibilities of enrichment programming/curriculum development and implementation, the Assistant Group Leader will carry out administrative tasks necessary for the ongoing development of the program.

 

The position is part time at 20-30 hours per week.

 

Responsibilities and tasks include:

  • Establish and foster positive relationships with program participants and their parents/guardians.
  • Write curricula and teach/support daily programming, with a focus on developing a well-rounded, engaging workshops and activities that include youth input, academic support, STEM activities, artistic expression and service learning opportunities.
  • Lead and/or support daily enrichment programming and weekly field trips.
  • Work collaboratively with group leader.
  • Engage in effective behavior management practices.

Qualifications:

  • Must be high energy, consistently positive, and enthusiastic about working with and enriching the lives of middle school children.
  • Previous experience working with multi-cultural constituents preferred.
  • Must be an excellent team player and problem-solver who can balance multiple tasks and responsibilities.
  • Must be able to utilize planning time effectively and consistently produce top quality results.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must attend all required staff meetings and trainings.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Christine Del Vecchio at East End House, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141. Electronic submissions may be made to: christine@eastendhouse.org.

East End House believes that equal opportunity for all employees is important for the continued success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, we will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status or non-job-related factors in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements.

Senior Director of Early Childhood Programs

Organization Overview:

East End House community center uses a holistic approach to promote the well-being, academic achievement, and successful transition to adulthood of children and youth from under-resourced families in Cambridge and surrounding communities. As part of the approach, East End House provides support services to a diverse population, from infants to seniors, to strengthen family and community.

East End House is a 147-year-old, non-profit, multi-service agency serving culturally diverse families and individuals of all ages in Cambridge, Somerville, and surrounding communities. We provide fully licensed and high-quality childcare, out-of-school-time programs, emergency food, infant necessities programs, elderly services, and various other initiatives. Our mission is to advance achievement and strengthen communities, guided by our Theory of Change and the Five Preventive Factors for Strengthening Families framework. To read more about East End House’s mission, values, and Theory of Change, please visit our website at www.eastendhouse.org.

Building on its long legacy of service to the community and excellence in providing high-quality programs, East End House is now poised to expand its early childhood program and is seeking a Senior Director of Early Childhood Programs to help shape and lead this new venture. The East End House has a strong partnership with the City of Cambridge’s Office of Early Childhood and was part of a pilot program for the rollout of Universal Pre-K in Cambridge. This is a great opportunity for someone who has worked as a Director in an EEC Licensed program or for a recent graduate with Early Education teaching experience to grow their career while supporting the growth of our Early Education Program and the Organization.

 

Position Summary:

The Senior Director of Early Childhood Programs is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to gain broad experience in nonprofit management and make a measurable impact on the agency’s ability to provide high-quality early childhood programming for community members. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits that reports to the President and CEO and will work closely with the senior leadership team and program directors. The overarching role of this position is focused on, but not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Assist with recruiting and hiring the best early childhood educators possible
  2. Assist with developing and implementing evaluation and quality improvement processes across the Early Childhood Programs in line with the East End House’s Theory of Change Blueprint (“ToC”) and Five Protective Factors model
  3. Work to become reaccredited and maintain National Association for the Education of YoungChildren (“NAEYC’) and Council on Accreditation (“COA”) accreditations
  1. Ensure East End House’s early childhood program aligns with MA EEC’s Continuous Quality Improvement Framework.
  2. Create, maintain, and measure program activities and staff against high-quality program standards
  3. Implement practices to track and support the developmental progress of all children
  4. Conduct research on strategic opportunities for program, quality, and organizational growth and innovation through new initiatives and partnerships

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversees Early Childhood Programs implementation and success (70%):

  • Ensure that our Early Education program is a warm, welcoming, and inclusive space for all children, staff, and families.
  • Provide classroom support when needed, including covering a classroom if needed for ratios, supporting classroom management, and modeling de-escalation techniques.
  • Manage supervisory responsibilities, including personnel recordkeeping, classroom observations, disciplinary actions, payroll, and administrative reporting.
  • Lead, coach, and evaluate staff performance. Ensure the team is adequately trained, with opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Facilitate and manage the enrollment process, tours, waitlist, paperwork, tuition, and billing.
  • Coordinate assistance for children receiving outside professional services for their development while at the Center.
  • Conduct Parent/Caregiver meetings to discuss developmental or behavioral concerns and ensure adequate assessments of all children.
  • Develop and implement evaluation, data collection, performance management, and quality improvement systems for early childhood programs, complying with all relevant state, city, and grant requirements.
  • Collaborate with evaluation consultants for program evaluation and quality improvement plans.
  • Oversee the implementation, compliance, and maintenance of high-quality standards for Early Childhood Programs, including Massachusetts Early Education Care (EEC) and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Child and Adult Food Program regulations, as well as other relevant accreditation bodies.

Community Development and Assistance (15%):

  • Conduct high-quality parenting workshops and seminars based on the Five Protective Factors and Theory of Change Frameworks.
  • Engage in targeted community outreach and needs assessment for alignment with East End House’s programs and services.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage cross-program strengths for new initiatives and partnerships.
  • Ensure programs meet grant administrative requirements and submit required reports on time.
  • Conduct research for the program and organizational growth opportunities.

Organizational and Professional Development (15%):

  • Stay updated on professional knowledge through industry seminars and conferences.
  • Participate in the recruitment and hiring of talented staff for core programs and services.
  • Participate in the East End House Management and Leadership Teams.
  • Serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate for East End House’s mission and programs.
  • Exhibit excellent interpersonal relationships across all levels of the organization and externally.
  • Actively participate in special projects, grant writing, strategic planning, and implementation of new initiatives.

Requirements:

  • Skilled and passionate about the East End House’s mission and Theory of Change.
  • Aligned, believes in, and able to follow East End House’s Statement of Values*
  • Experience in nonprofit management, program development, and evaluation required
  • Excellent problem-solver who can flexibly balance multiple tasks and responsibilities
  • Strong organization skills, an ability to meet deadlines and work independently and collaboratively
  • Experience with data analysis, reporting, and using data to guide decision making
  • Knowledge and expertise in child development across the spectrum of ages, from early childhood to young adulthood is a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field required; Master’s Degree preferred
  • Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care Director I qualified; must obtain certification within 45 days of hire. Director II qualified upon hire is preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Skilled technology user, with database management experience, preferred

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Christine Del Vecchio at East End House, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141. Electronic submissions may be made to: christine@eastendhouse.org. Please reference the position title in subject line.

East End House believes that equal opportunity for all employees is important for the continued success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, we will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status or non-job-related factors in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements.

Toddler and Preschool Classroom Teachers/Lead Teachers

Position Summary:

A Teacher/Lead Teacher is responsible for supporting the classroom manager and/or Senior Lead Teacher with the daily operations of the classroom.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage and coordinate all aspects of the classroom; including daily schedule, program, curriculum, activities, meals, hand washing, and bathroom needs.
  • Lead and supervise classroom staff in creating and maintaining a safe, positive learning environment with the goal of each child reaching his or her highest potential.
  • Develop, lead, and manage programming, activities, projects, and interactions that facilitate curriculum goals.
  • Use the assessment tools to chart progress and develop individualized lesson plans that facilitate growth in each core area.

  • Work with liaisons and child specialists to support children with special needs; including classroom adaptations, attending meetings, recording and assessing progress, and regular communication with parents and providers.

  • Responsible for inputting Efforts to Outcomes data for the agency.

  • Ensure that children have updated progress reports.

  • Ensure that classroom staff members, policies, procedures, and practices are adhering to all EEC, NAEYC, and Bureau of Nutrition regulations.

  • Responsible for managing and/or recording: Teacher-Child Ratios, Attendance, Bureau of Nutrition

  • Attendance, Injury/Incident Reports, Diapering, and Bathroom Procedures, Medication Log/Consents, Sick Policy.

  • Help coordinate staffing and manage coverage in classrooms at all times.

  • Ensure that all teachers interact in a positive, appropriate, and professional way with families, coworkers, and the community.

  • Help facilitate parent conferences to communicate assessments, goals, and learning plans for each child.

  • Promote and facilitate parent engagement; volunteer opportunities, family nights, potlucks, and graduation.

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of classroom design and quality of classroom materials.

  • Responsible for organization, cleanliness, and communicating maintenance needs of the classroom.

  • Participation in agency-wide meetings, events, planning days, and professional development.

  • Promote professionalism and healthy communication among staff.

  • Handle conflict as it arises and seek out solutions.

  • Follow guidelines and expectations as outlined in Personnel Policy

Qualifications:

Candidates must demonstrate a passion for working with children, be well-versed in EEC policies and regulations, have experience in supervising and managing staff and have experience using evidence-based curricula. It is preferred that candidates have or are working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and be EEC certified.

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

Sandra Paiva at East End House, 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA 02141. Electronic submissions may be made to: sandra@eastendhouse.org

East End House believes that equal opportunity for all employees is important for the continued success of our organization. In accordance with state and federal law, we will not discriminate against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status or non-job-related factors in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. Opportunity is provided to all employees based on qualifications and job requirements.