Seeking experienced and passionate team members to join us in delivering quality, relationship-based care to young children and families. All positions offer competitive salaries and outstanding benefits, supervision and training. Head Start & Early Learning Programs is a Brazelton Touchpoints™ Site! Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

$7,500 Sign on Bonus for this position!

Site Director (Amherst) Join us to make a meaningful difference to young children, and their Families! Head Start program seeks an experienced leader to run educational services for a five-classroom site that serves infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Must have demonstrated ability to develop authentic and professional relationships with children, families, and staff. Brazelton Touchpoint Site, offering ongoing training and support. Minimum qualifications include a BA in Early Childhood Education or directly related field with early education and supervisory experience, EEC Director Certified. Spanish speakers strongly encouraged to apply. Annual salary range $71,849-$76,220.

$5,000 Sign on Bonus for all below positions!

Itinerant Lead Teacher (Across our Service Area): Provide high quality educational services to Head Start classrooms across our service area, supporting consistency of relationship-based care for children. Duties are varied and may include long-term teaching assignments and behavioral support for children with special needs. Itinerant Lead Teachers will be prioritized for eventual transition to a single classroom placement, if desired. EEC LT certified and minimum AA in Early Childhood Education or related field required; BA and Special Education experience preferred. 37.5 hours a week/full year. Salary Range: $26.61-$31.62/hour

Lead Teacher Preschool (Turners Falls): Provide relationship-based care to young children and families while supervising and mentoring a team of Teacher and Assistant. EEC LT Preschool certified and minimum AA in Early Childhood Education or related field; BA preferred. 37.5 hours a week/full year. Salary Range: $26.61-$31.62/hour

Lead Teacher Infant Toddler (Amherst): Provide relationship-based care to young children and families while supervising and mentoring a team of Teacher and Assistant. EEC LT Infant Toddler certified and minimum AA in Early Childhood Education or related field; BA preferred. 37.5 hours a week/full year. Salary Range: $26.61-$31.62/hour

Teacher Preschool (Amherst): Join our collaborative team providing relationship-based care and education to preschoolers. Excellent ratios. Minimum Infant Preschool CDA, or degree with EEC Lead Teacher certification. Full time (37.5 hours a week); full year. Salary Range: $22.14-25.59/hour

Teacher Assistant Preschool (Amherst): Experience meaningful relationships with preschoolers while earning your CDA for free! EEC Teacher Certification preferred, High School/GED required. 37.5 hours/week/full year. Salary Range $18.42-$19.55/hour

All positions have the option of a $.50-$1/hour bilingual differential if applicable.

We offer Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plans, Vision Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Sick, Vacation, Float time and 12.5 paid Holidays. Community Action is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation, including CORI, DCF, SORI, and fingerprint-based national CORI, NCOR, and out of state checks if applicable, and driving record check.

To apply please go to https://www.communityaction.us/job-openings

for a full job description and information regarding benefits.

Community Action is committed to a diverse workforce. AA/EOE/ADA