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
- Lead Certified Teachers: $20.25 with $200 Hiring Bonus.
- Certified Teachers $19.25 with $100 Hiring Bonus.
Come teach as a Lead 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?
- 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 Lead Teacher 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!
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 email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org. Visit our website at www.18degrees.org. AA/EOE
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES
(Flexible hours – up to 15 hours/week)
Pay Range: $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 whereyour new career does the same! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace theprinciples 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 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.
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
(Flexible hours – up to 15 hours/week)
Pay Range: $20.02 hour
18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be whereyour new career does the same! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace theprinciples of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years experience
- 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: Education: Bachelor’s degree or 3-5 years experience
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: $ 50 hour
18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be whereyour new career does the same! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace theprinciples of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community.
- The Substance Use Prevention Clinician provides clinical consultation to program staff and the
Youth Services Manager. Consultation primarily consists of embedding skills development into groups, activities and field trips; working from an upstream clinical perspective, recommending referrals for services, working with families as needed and brief intervention with youth to bolster positive coping skills. - Support group co-facilitation, working from a harm reduction framework.
- Collaborating with Youth Services Manager to develop programming designed to develop resiliency in the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Work from a harm reduction philosophy for positive physical and behavioral health outcomes.
- Sexual health education, STI prevention and positive relationship development.
Collaboration with families when needed.
Qualification Requirements:
Education: Master’s level clinician; License preferred
Experience: Work with youth, children and families, understanding of harm reduction, LGBTQIA+ work highly preferred, working with teenagers preferred. Experience running groups or activities is helpful.
Other Required Knowledge: solid skills in MS Office, ability to administer and analyze data from evaluation tools, solid report writing skills.
Schedule: 8-10 hours as scheduled. After school hours primarily with some evening hours, possible weekend hours.
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