18 Degrees (formerly Berkshire Children and Families) 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 Range: $55,000-$56,000
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. People of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and multicultural/multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
- Work with a multidisciplinary Family Resource Center team
- Work in partnership with and oversite of Family Partner
- Providing consultation services on evidenced based practices for effective outcomes in group programing
- Counsel individual and group participants on directional access to future therapeutic needs
- Laying ground work of Skills-based Theory and road maps for success to obtaining personal goals
- Perform Comprehensive Mental Health Assessments
- Child Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment and short-term treatment
Minimum Requirements: Master’s Degree [LMHC, LCSW or LMFT]; experience working with children and families; preferred knowledge of local human service support systems.
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 Family Resource Center core team but will be employed by the Brien Center.
Pay Range: $20.37 – $20.87/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. Full time position at our Pittsfield location.
- Partner with parents to facilitate evidence-based program (Parents as Teachers) to families with young children in Berkshire County.
- The right candidate uses their own lived experience to better connect and engage with individuals who are being served.
- Relevant experience in the human service field desired, lived experience may substitute.
- Knowledge of child development and parenting, ability to engage/partner with all families, data tracking and partnership with community resources important.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, French or Portuguese required.
Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org.
Pay Rate: $18.25/hour
Come teach as a Certified Infant, Toddler, or Preschool Teacher at 18 Degrees where success and new beginnings come to light for all children and families – and could be where your new career does the same! Do you enjoy working in a diverse community and directly with Infant/Toddler/Preschool children, influencing their future?
Peek-A-Boo, Do I see you? Be part of our new Infant Room team. Opening doors for new mom’s and baby’s first steps.
Or… Do you enjoy those precious teaching moments when the little ones are seeing, touching and absorbing the world around them? Toddlers and Preschool Teachers prepare children for the learning journey ahead.
- Assist in the plans and implements the daily program of development experiences for a group of young children; includes experience in a variety of activities and materials in areas such as art, music, literature, science and mathematics, etc.
- Work side by side with Parents/Guardians to promote the best understanding for growth and development of their child/children.
- Encourage participation in programs, be available for Parent/Guardians conferences, and attend parent groups, meetings and any other agency sponsored events.
EEC Certification required / Candidates enrolled in college / EEC certification program considered. We offer EEC Certification programs with paid class time and additional certificate or degree opportunities! $100 Hiring Bonus. Competitive pay rate, benefits, hiring bonus and educational advancement opportunities.
Multi-lingual, Multi-cultural candidates are encouraged to apply. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or mail or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org.
Pay Range: $19.48 – $20.48/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. Full time position at our Pittsfield location. This is a home visiting role with a peer recovery component
(peer recovery training will be provided/required).
- The right candidate uses their own lived experience to better connect and engage with individuals who are or have been affected by substance abuse [directly or indirectly]. Individuals with personal, lived recovery experience are encouraged to apply.
- The position provides evidence-based programming to families throughout Berkshire County.
- Relevant experience in the human service field desired, lived experience may substitute.
- Knowledge of child development and parenting; ability to engage all families; data tracking; and partnership with community resources important.
- Position requires average computer skills and data input ability.
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. Visit our website at 18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
Pay: $15.50 – $16.00/hr
Teach, Learn and Earn with 18 Degrees Childcare Service Come teach at 18 Degrees where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where your new career does the same!
- Teach! You can get started on your career path in childcare with little or no experience.
- Learn! We’ll help you get everything you need to be certified and move up the ladder.
- Earn! The more you learn the more you earn. We’ll support you to become a Certified Teacher, Lead Teacher, or Site Coordinator.
We are seeking dedicated staff who are passionate about the education of children and interested in their own career path development. We have many different programs to help you learn new skills, obtain certificates, paid classroom time and even college degrees with little or no expense to you. Already Certified? Earn more, learn more, and jump into one of our career tracks.
We cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community. Multi-lingual, multi-cultural candidates are encouraged to apply. Send cover letter and resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or mail pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. AA/EOE
PART – TIME OPPORTUNITIES
(Flexible hours – up to 15 hours/week)
Pay Rate: $20 – $30/hour DOE [Maximum must have Master’s Degree]
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 String Teaching Artist will work in our North Adams and/or Pittsfield sites (depending on availability) and can work 2-5 days a week up to 15 hours. There is flexibility with scheduling.
- This teacher will teach fundamental technique on violin, viola or cello with beginning, intermediate, and advanced school-aged string ensembles and lessons focused on age-appropriate skill development for young musicians and building community through ensemble playing.
- Instruction also includes private and semi-private lessons.
- An ideal candidate will have experience with trauma-informed education and believe in music as a vehicle for social change.
- Some nights and weekends are required.
Multi-cultural/multi-lingual applicants 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