18 Degrees is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and cultural diversity. People of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and multi-cultural/multi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
FULL – TIME OPPORTUNITIES
Pay Rate: $49,243.15/Annual
18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where
your new career does the same! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community.
- Coordinate assignments and responsibility while providing supportive services for Healing Homes and Adoption Management Services (AMS) family resource work.
- Recruit and screen prospective applicants for both foster care and adoption services, preparing them for licensing.
- Organize and facilitate MAPP for foster and adoptive applicants for both Healing Homes and AMS. Write home study and license study for Healing Homes applicants.
- Coordinate with and support Social Workers and Case Managers at Foster Care Reviews, home visits, intake meetings, discharge planning meetings, transportation, etc.
- Manage referrals from Department of Children and Families area offices. Interview children and youth in need of placement and participate in case assignments.
- Monthly home visits of licensed Healing Homes foster parents. Complete limited reassessments when foster family experiences a significant event. Complete Annual Assessments in a timely manner. Approve events on Virtual Gateway.
- Build strong working relationships with foster parents to include constructive feedback, and professional boundaries, including having difficult conversations when necessary to promote better efficacy of foster parent skills. These tasks will mirror supervisory skills in the development and maintenance of professional, effective foster parents.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum Education Required: BA in Social Work, Human Services, or related field.
Experience: Exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills in work with foster parents, strong ability to build rapport with children, youth and families, excellent time-management and organizational skills. Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
License(s) Required: LSWA Eligible
Multilingual/Multicultural candidates encouraged to apply. Please send cover letter and resume to
Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, Inc., 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
Pay Range: $64,500 – $69,000/Annual
18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where
your new career does the same! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community.
The Artistic Director is a unique position that combines the best of music instruction and pedagogy; with a passion for helping students and families through a social justice lens. In this role you will use your management skills to provide programmatic and budget oversight and staff supervision while collaborating in shared decision making with Senior Leadership and program staff to ensure alignment with the mission and vision of 18 Degrees. We seek a strong leader, who is proactive and believes in the power of music as a catalyst for social change. This El Sistema-inspired music program is on-site at two elementary schools, Pittsfield and North Adams. This position supports musical and social-emotional skill development of students, coordinates the needs of families, provides staff leadership, supports all aspects of program oversight, administration, and program development. The right candidate must have strong public speaking skills and the ability to connect with others across a variety of domains, from professional musicians, students and families to donors and the community.
Key Responsibilities of Kids 4 Harmony Artistic Director include:
- Maintaining a positive, structured learning environment that engages and inspires students.
- Coordinating student concerts and performances opportunities that benefit student growth and expand opportunities.
- Committing to serving diverse student populations with a focus on musical excellence, student well-being and family support.
- Engaging with donors & supporters, including school personnel, promoting the value of the program and the mission of the agency.
- Serving as a key player on the Annual Kids 4 Harmony Gala Committee.
- Managing program staff, volunteers, and interns; and participating in agency meetings, projects and events.
- Overseeing program development and community partnerships, as well as regional, national, and international opportunities.
- Identifying and pursuing musical opportunities for students and supporting families.
- Complying with grant objectives, organize data to tell the program’s story effectively and manage all aspects of finances and budget.
- Sustaining a strong knowledge of standard music pedagogy; excellent musicianship and demonstrated skills as a music educator/performer; experience leading and conducting ensembles.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Position start date will ideally be July 1st , 2026. Bachelors required; Masters preferred. Multicultural/multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
Pay Range: $20.02 / hour
18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where
your new career does the same! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community.
- The Family Support Worker is responsible for organizing and facilitating educational and support groups for youth and parents, providing community outreach, and assisting people to access community resources.
- Must be able to work with diverse populations, network and build relationships, and work effectively as a team member.
- Knowledge of parenting skills and child development, strong organizational and communication skills a must.
- Experience working with individuals and families and familiarity of community resources required.
- Must be able to utilize computer-based information systems and maintain accurate records.
- Some Saturdays and evenings required.
Qualification Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 months to 1-year experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
- Proficiency in Excel. Knowledge of Sage Intacct or similar accounting system helpful.
- Knowledge of the accounting cycle.
- Strong reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving skills, detail oriented and team player.
Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 years related experience preferred.
Minimum Required Experience: Experience working with families and networking with professionals. Relevant lived experience is desirable but not required.
Multilingual/Multicultural candidates encouraged to apply. Please send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, Inc., 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
Pay Range: $19.41 – $20.67 DOE
18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where
your new career does the same! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community.
- Working as part of the Finance Team, the primary job function of the Accounting Clerk is the day- to-day accounting functions for the agency.
- Code and enter all accounts payable invoices for entire agency, allocate costs to appropriate programs and detailed descriptions when performing data entry.
- Manages and maintains the cash receipts for the entire agency including reconciling, posting the weekly deposit, and posting all electronic payments received through Vendor Web.
- Manage and maintain the childcare parent fees accounting including weekly billing, payments, and reconciliation against monthly EEC billing.
- Collects billing details and manages monthly billing for the agency’s rate-based contracts.
- Billing process includes collecting and organizing billing data throughout the month, creating productivity spreadsheets, and reconciling balances to verify accuracy.
- Creates and posts journal entries to allocate costs and reconcile discrepancies
Qualification Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 months to 1-year experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
- Proficiency in Excel. Knowledge of Sage Intacct or similar accounting system helpful.
- Knowledge of the accounting cycle.
- Strong reconciliation, analytical and problem-solving skills, detail oriented and team player.
Will train. Send resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201, or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
Full time: 37.5 hours per week.
Pay Range: $30.48 – $41.19 based on licensure
18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – join us on our journey
into a new day! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community. People of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and multicultural/multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic, skilled, clinician with experience working with adolescents and young adults. STRONGLY PREFERRED: Clinical experience with community, regional and multi-disciplinary approaches to trauma and violence through coordinated programs for prevention, intervention, and suppression with at risk or proven risk youth and young adults.
This clinician will work with our Youth Development Programs in both our Pittsfield, MA and North Adams, MA locations.
Must have at least the following:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field
- LCSW, LICSW, or LMHC or equivalent preferred or sit for and pass the licensing exam within one year of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Competitive salary and employee benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
*This position will be part of the Youth Development core team but will be employed by the Brien Center.
Pay Rate: $17.00/hour to $17.75/hour
Assistant Teacher Opportunity – Learn, Grow, and Get Certified (on us!)
18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – join us on our journey into a new day!
Do you have a passion for working with children and a dream of becoming a certified early educator? This is your moment.
We’re hiring a dedicated Assistant Teacher who’s ready to learn on the job and take the next step toward certification—with paid coursework, paid class time and full support every step of the way. At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community.
What You’ll Do:
👶 Support experienced teachers in creating a warm, engaging classroom
🎨 Help young children explore, play, and discover
🤝 Build relationships with families and your team
📚 Learn hands-on while pursuing your teaching certification
What We Provide:
✅ Paid Tuition and Paid Class Time
✅ A clear path to certification—pay increases
✅ On-the-job mentorship and support
✅ Real opportunities for advancement
You Are:
✔️ Enthusiastic about early childhood education
✔️ Eager to grow into a lead teaching role
✔️ Reliable, compassionate, and a team player
✔️ Ready to turn your passion into a profession
Start where you are. Grow into the educator you’re meant to be.
Competitive Benefits [Health, Dental, 403B and more], 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off package. Multi-cultural/multi-lingual candidates encouraged to apply. Send cover letter and resume to
Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
Pay Rate: $19.25/hour to $20.25/hour
18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – join our journey into a new day. Inspire. Nurture. Shape the Future.
Are you a passionate educator who believes that learning begins with love and laughter? We’re looking for a Certified Early Education Teacher to join our dynamic, mission-driven team! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community.
What You’ll Do:
👶 Spark curiosity and joy in young minds
📚 Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom
🧠 Support emotional, social, and cognitive growth
🤝 Partner with families to build strong foundations
What We Offer: $100 Hiring Bonus
✅ Supportive team & positive work culture
✅ Paid time during EEC approved trainings at BCC
✅ Competitive pay & professional development
✅ A chance to truly make a difference every day
You Are:
✔️ Certified in Early Childhood Education
✔️ A believer in play-based learning
✔️ Creative, patient, and full of heart
✔️ Ready to lead, learn, and grow
Apply today and help us shape tomorrow—one little learner at a time!
Part Time and Full Time Positions available. Competitive Benefits [Health, Dental, 403B and more], 13 paid holidays and generous paid time off package.
Multi-cultural/multi-lingual candidates encouraged to apply. Send cover letter and resume to
Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES
Pay Rate: $22.02/Hour
(Flexible hours – up to 18 hours/week)
18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where your new career does the same! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community.
Family and Student Support
- Connect with K4H families and students in a positive, welcoming, and inclusive manner
- Increase awareness of community resources and referrals to all K4H family members through newsletters, emails, phone calls, and text messages
- Organizes introductory meetings with families at the beginning of the year.
- Integrate agency best practices into ongoing activities and materials for staff, families and students
- Coordinate aspects of the social emotional learning (SEL)curriculum materials devised from best practices to have continuity between program sites. Conduct skills groups based on this material and support the program overall to integrate these practices.
- Work with specific families on individual needs as required
- Develop relationships with community partners by attending meetings throughout year (monthly community forums, Northern Berkshire Youth and Family Collaborative meetings, etc.)
Data and service reporting
- Regular reports of services and referrals provided to families.
- Enter and maintain participant and family data in FamCare
- Enter case notes and progress information into FamCare
- Assist with gathering information from families as needed
- Implement student progress surveys and any surveys needed per funders
Qualification Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years experience
Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
Pay Rate: $30.58 to $41.29 depending on licensure
18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where your new career does the same! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community. Part-time Clinical Program Manager needed for the Family Resource Center!
Work with a multidisciplinary team to support children and families resolve challenges without needing court intervention.
- Provide clinical consultation to the team.
- Provide short-term counseling, groups and participate in activities to help families and youth learn skills and connect with a community of support.
- Help us champion access, opportunity, belonging, and well-being for all people on their journey, helping to build thriving communities.
- Flexible hours.
Qualification Requirements
Master’s Degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field required. Must be licensed or license eligible for one of the following: LMHC, LMFT, LADCI or LCSW. [Supervision provided towards obtaining an LICSW when appropriate.]
Background check, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
18 Degrees is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and cultural diversity. People of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and multicultural/multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Submit cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, HR Administrator at pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
*This position will be part of the Family Resource Center core team but will be employed by the
Brien Center.