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:
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.
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.
Therapeutic Case Manager
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:
Child Supports in Programs
- In collaboration with program directors, conduct observations, assessments, and evaluations to identify children’s social, emotional, and behavioral needs, utilizing appropriate assessment tools and techniques.
- Develop and implement individualized behavior support plans in collaboration with program directors, teachers, group leaders, and parents/guardians. Design specific interventions, strategies, and accommodations to address challenges and promote positive behavior.
- Provide training, coaching, and guidance to staff members and parents/guardians on implementing behavior support plans effectively, managing dysregulated behavior, and supporting children’s needs both at the center and at home.
- Facilitate regular meetings, conferences, and communication with parents/guardians to discuss children’s progress on the behavior support plans. Build relationships with families and encourage their active participation and involvement.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation, including observations, assessments, interventions, progress notes, behavior support plans, incident reports, and periodic reports for children receiving extra support. Reflect with guardians and program staff on the effectiveness of implemented strategies.
Referrals and Wraparound Services for Families
- Conduct intake and baseline assessments for families, including benefits screenings.
- Individualized service plan (ISP) development.
- Comprehensive information and referral services to housing, financial literacy, mental health supports, and other social services organizations.
- Provide families with assistance completing and submitting social service benefit applications.
- Track program participant service utilization and outcome data.
- Make and track referrals (internal and external) for specialized services.
- Coordinate resource and informational workshops relevant to identified community needs.
- Advocacy for families.
- Link families to housing service providers, coaches, and assist with housing relocation, eviction prevention, housing search, landlord liaison activities, financial coaching, and housing counseling.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with external professionals, counselors, therapists, specialists, and community resources to enhance support provided to families.
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
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.
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Use the assessment tools to chart progress and develop individualized lesson plans that facilitate growth in each core area.
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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.
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Responsible for inputting Efforts to Outcomes data for the agency.
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Ensure that children have updated progress reports.
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Ensure that classroom staff members, policies, procedures, and practices are adhering to all EEC, NAEYC, and Bureau of Nutrition regulations.
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Responsible for managing and/or recording: Teacher-Child Ratios, Attendance, Bureau of Nutrition
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Attendance, Injury/Incident Reports, Diapering, and Bathroom Procedures, Medication Log/Consents, Sick Policy.
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Help coordinate staffing and manage coverage in classrooms at all times.
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Ensure that all teachers interact in a positive, appropriate, and professional way with families, coworkers, and the community.
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Help facilitate parent conferences to communicate assessments, goals, and learning plans for each child.
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Promote and facilitate parent engagement; volunteer opportunities, family nights, potlucks, and graduation.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of classroom design and quality of classroom materials.
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Responsible for organization, cleanliness, and communicating maintenance needs of the classroom.
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Participation in agency-wide meetings, events, planning days, and professional development.
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Promote professionalism and healthy communication among staff.
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Handle conflict as it arises and seek out solutions.
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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.