Early Childhood Project Facilitator

Overview

Early Childhood Project Facilitator

Family Services of Central Massachusetts, an Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation

The Early Childhood Project Facilitator will develop and implement systems to convene meetings, regularly communicate with all stake holders, document progress of planning activities and project implementation.

Pay: $30-32.50/hour

Benefits for Full-time employees:

• Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25% - 33% Employer match based on tenure.
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution!
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3-5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!
  
  
  

Work-Life Balance:

• Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year!
• Vacation Cash-Out Option
• 3 Paid Personal Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Sick Time
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Coordinates calendars with project partners and team members to schedule all meetings.
• Assist with recruitment, selection, and support of prospective educators to participate in the Family Childcare Success Project.
• Prepares meeting agendas in consultation with the Project Director.
• Attends all grant-related meetings.
• Takes and circulates meeting minutes for all grant related meetings, tracks related action items, and conducts follow-up with responsible parties in a timely fashion, as needed
• Manages the project workplan.
• Compiles and shares information among project partners and team members.
• Seeks regular updates from stakeholders on project activities and responds to data and information requests in a timely manner.
• Supports the management of grant reports and applications in compliance with deadlines under the direction of the Project Director and Grants Manager (Seven Hills Development Manager).
• Supports the Project Director to effectively serve as the project’s spokesperson.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree or equivalent relevant experience required
• Must meet one of the following: EEC Lead Teacher, CDA, NAFCC credential, or related qualification
  
  
  

Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent bilingual (English/Spanish) oral and written communication skills required
• Experience with family childcare business operations, curriculum development, and providing technical assistance on Early Education and Care regulations and documentation
• Ability to present information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Self-motivated interest in community building
• Strong organizational and planning skills for balancing multiple projects and responsibilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams and Zoom, preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, community stakeholders, and others.
• A valid Massachusetts driver's license and access to a motor vehicle.
  
  
  

Why Join Us?

At Family Services of Central Massachusetts, you’ll make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals served while working in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

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Take the next step in your career and join us as a Early Childhood Project Facilitator