Job: Parent Educator for Parents as Teachers (Bi-lingual)

18 Degrees
480 West Street
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Phone:(413)448-8281
Website:18degreesma.org

Company Description:

18 Degrees is where the sun stands just below the horizon at daybreak. It’s more dark than light in that moment, and hard to see the way forward. At 18 Degrees – formerly Berkshire Children and Families – it’s our mission and privilege to meet people at that point, with the promise that for them, for all of us, the light will grow from the start of each new day.

18 Degrees promotes the well-being and strengths of children, youth, and families to build better communities in Western Massachusetts. We provide education, parenting skills and support, prevention and intervention, advocacy, and life skills across a spectrum of programs serving children, young people, individuals and families in four areas: early education and care; foster care and adoption; child and family well-being; youth and community development.

Our approach with folks is to start with questions about their goals – their dreams. Our work is to guide them to the resources, skills, and support that will help them reach their goals. This is not a typical conversation for social service agencies, but it is one that is central to our mission of Every child in a family. Every family in a community. Focusing on hopes and dreams helps those we serve to see that new beginnings are possible.


Job Title:
Parent Educator for Parents as Teachers (Bi-lingual)
Salary Range:Location:
$22.02 - $22.52 Per Hour Pittsfield
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHuman Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred 		2+
Preferred
Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
Bi-lingual - Preference: Required
Description:

Parent Educator for Parents as Teachers (Bi-lingual)

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.
  • BA in early childhood or related field preferred; experience as home visitor or in family support 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, 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.   Visit our website at www.18degreesma.org. AA/EOE