Careers

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.

Position Summary:

The East End House is seeking a seasoned Accountant. This is a full-time exempt position, with benefits, and that will work in conjunction with the Senior Finance Director at East End House to ensure that basic accounting functions of the organization are being performed in the most efficient and effective way. These functions include:

Manage billing and collection process including:

• Preparing individual billing statements for consumers and ensuring at all times, that the management of receivables is performed in compliance with the Family and East End House Tuition Agreement and Policy
• Manage outstanding accounts receivable including updating payment status and providing detailed aging to CEO monthly
• Work with Senior Finance Director and CEO to be sure that collection rates are high

Overseeing payroll administration process including:

• Ensuring appropriate pay rates and deductions;
• Assisting in ensuring all necessary paperwork and documents are in place for new hires, particularly in conjunction with the processing of payroll
• Assist in tracking any new requirements and regulations regarding payroll or benefit administration to ensure East End House is in compliance with new regulations and/or relevant best practices (i.e., new minimum wage requirements, etc.); also ensure that any new requirements are implemented in a planful, timely, efficient and effective way
• Support Senior Finance Director in processing of payroll
• Supporting Senior Finance director in the payables and disbursement process including managing accounts payable aging

• Generating financial reports from QuickBooks Online (QBO) and support the monthly close by performing monthly account reconciliations of specified accounts such as bank and credit card
• Work with the Senior Finance Director to support agency’s annual audit preparation and process;
• Assist as needed in the preparation of budgets;
• Conduct proper tracking and post accounting entries for outstanding grants management;
• Consult and assist in other areas as needed by the Senior Finance Director and CEO;
• The Accountant is not a supervisory or regular staff position and will not perform any functions that are the responsibility of directors or managers; this includes the consultation with staff on time sheets, benefits, sick, vacation and comp time, and other similar areas.

Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on accounting knowledge and skills a must
• A minimum of five years of work experience in comparable roles
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, financial management, or comparable field preferred
• Professionalism and excellent people skills; customer service focused
• Excellent verbal/written communications skill
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail required
• Demonstrated skill working with financial information and maintaining records
• Requires a high level of proficiency in QuickBooks/QuickBooks Online, Excel and Word
• Highly proactive and action-oriented
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on tasks assigned
• Superior organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills and works very well in a team
• Desire for professional growth and to accept increasing responsibilities
• A Criminal Offenders Records Information and Sexual Offenders Records Information request must be completed

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: michael@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.

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:

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:

Michael J. Delia, ACSW, CFRE, President and Chief Executive Officer, East End House, Inc., 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA  02141. Electronic submissions may be made to: michael@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.

Position Summary:

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Qualifications:

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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.

Position Summary:

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Qualifications:

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

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.

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 148-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, grocery assistance, infant necessities programs, senior services, and various other initiatives. Our mission is to advance achievement and strengthen communities, guided by our Theory of Change and the Five Promotive Factors for Strengthening Families framework.

To read more about East End House’s mission, values, and Theory of Change, please visit our About Us page.

Advancing achievement. Strengthening Communities is more than just a tag line at East End House. In recent years, the agency has developed a Theory of Change (“ToC”) blueprint that aligns all programming to the long-term goal of youth completing at least two years of post- secondary education or finding gainful employment by age 24. East End House also uses the Five Promotive Factors for Strengthening Families (adopted from the Center for the Study of Social Policy’s Strengthening Families Project) framework to guide all its core programs and services: (1) Parental Resilience, (2) Social Connections, (3) Knowledge of

Parenting and Child Development, (4) Concrete Support in Times of Need, (5) Social Emotional Competence of Children.

The East End House Case Manager is a full-time, exempt position with benefits who will provide intensive, therapeutic case management services to families experiencing challenges with housing, financial security and/or mental health issues.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, human services, or related fields
• Have case management experience and experience with brief therapy or task-centered counseling
• Must demonstrate a genuine passion for community organizing, community youth development, and working with populations often denied access to vital human services due to social or economic barriers
• Must be skilled and passionate about developing and implementing intensive case management systems and processes
• Must have excellent organizational, management, and interpersonal skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills and team building skills
• Must be able to utilize planning time effectively and consistently produce top quality results
• Must be an excellent problem-solver who can balance multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Must complete at least twenty hours of professional development training per year
• Must attend all required staff meetings and trainings
• Skilled or trained in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and/or Restorative Justice (RJ), a plus
• Experience with basic data assessment and interpretation via Survey Monkey, a plus
• Ability to supervise graduate student interns in social work, counseling, or related fields, a plus

Send Resume and Cover Letter to:

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

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.