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Join the Community Action Agency of Somerville Team!
All CAAS job vacancies will be posted on this page. Questions about job postings should be directed to Adriana Papit, Human Resources Manager. She may be reached via email at apapit@caasomerville.org, and by phone at 617-623-7370 x 172.
There are positions currently open at CAAS!
Head Start
Center Director
The Head Start Center Director works collaboratively with the Education Coordinator and Education Director in monitoring the delivery of high quality education services in a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate classroom for children 3 to 5 years old in accordance with EEC regulations and Head Start performance standards. Read More >
Education Director
The Education Director is an important leadership role at CAAS that comes with significant influence and support from our knowledgeable and well-resourced team. Reporting to the Head Start Director, the overarching mission for this leader is to ensure that our Head Start program provides a quality, comprehensive developmental preschool experience to each child. Read More >
Lead Teacher (Preschool)
The Head Start Lead Teacher oversees and implements a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate classroom for children 3 to 5 years old in accordance with EEC regulations and Head Start performance standards. Head Start lead and assistant teachers work as a team and in close collaboration with parents/caregivers and family and supportive services staff to ensure that children and their families are prepared for Kindergarten. Read More >
Substitute Teacher (Preschool)
The Head Start Substitute Teacher works on an on-call basis, and supports the classroom teachers in providing a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate classroom for children 3 to 5 years old in accordance with EEC regulations and Head Start performance standards. Read More >
Housing Advocacy Program
Housing Advocate
The Housing Advocate is charged with working with Somerville residents at risk of displacement by providing legal support and determining eligibility then processing rental assistance applications to prevent eviction. With the support of Cambridge & Somerville Legal Services, Housing Advocates ensure that tenants are made aware of their rights when facing an eviction. Other responsibilities of the Housing Advocate include assisting those facing housing insecurity to apply for affordable housing and engage clients in housing search when awarded a Section 8 voucher. Read More >
Community Organizing & Advocacy
There are no positions with our Community Organizing & Advocacy Program currently available. Please check back later for future openings!
Administration
There are no positions with Administration currently available. Please check back later for future openings!
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No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be discriminated against by this program, including in employment, because of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.