Description
18 Degrees, Inc., a dynamic non-profit agency serving Western MA, is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – join us on our journey into a new day! Do you enjoy helping our future generation grow and succeed? The classroom liaison is responsible:
- To help each child attain success in the classroom.
- Utilize the Second Step Curriculum to facilitate group activities for children in partnership with their classroom teacher to support social/ emotional growth and competency.
- Help teachers brainstorm ways to help children build on their regulation and coping skills.
- Act as a liaison between care givers, childcare staff and other supportive services.
- Work with Collaterals including pediatricians, school system resources, early intervention providers, etc.
- Provide one-on-one and group support development of social emotional skills.
- Implement behavior intervention plans, promote positive strategies, and social skills instruction.
- Complete child assessments.
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
Experience: Two or more years of human service experience, preferred. Experience working with children and families, preferably in a classroom or group care setting preferred. Experience with child development and/or child welfare. Bi-lingual (Spanish)/multi-lingual abilities, preferred.
At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders to embrace the principles of diversity, equity and inclusiveness to support the needs of our community. Please 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
