Job OPPORTUNITIES
People Acting in Community Endeavors (PACE) has been helping the Greater New Bedford area for 40 years. Our organization started as a small grassroots community program and is now a non-profit community action agency that employs 150 people and offers over 10 programs to our Greater New Bedford residents and families.
It is the mission of PACE to deliver innovative and effective services and programs to members of the Greater New Bedford Community in their pursuit of brighter futures.
PACE programs: Child Care Works, Clement Course, Food Bank, Free Tax Preparation, Fuel Assistance, Head Start, Health Access, Housing Opportunity Center, Lead prevention, and YouthBuild.
- Are you looking to work with a diverse and community-minded group?
- Are you willing to work hard to make a difference in our community?
- Are you looking for a way to create a work/life balance for you and your family?
Join our PACE team!
PACE offers its employees excellent benefits which include:
- Vacation Time
- Personal Days
- Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Low Cost Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision plans
- FREE Life Insurance
Our Current Job Openings
PACE HEAD START - LEAD TEACHER
Apply online: INDEED.COM or E-mail a cover letter, resume, and the name of the position you are applying for to: hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org.
Head Start and Early Head Start provides family-centered development programming for over 264 income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5 living in the Greater New Bedford area.
The candidate for this position will be the primary educator in a classroom at one of our New Bedford sites. To learn more about the program visit us at: www.paceinfo.org and click on the “Programs” tab.
We are looking for candidates with a passion for working with children in an early learning environment with the following qualifications and skills:
- BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field required. EEC Lead Teacher qualified and experience in a pre-school classroom preferred;
- Nurturing and patient with children aged birth to 5 years, able to develop age appropriate lesson plans and implement engaging activities; familiarity with Early Childhood Assessments – preferably Teaching Strategies Gold;
- Oversee the daily classroom management, routine and activities, and support other classroom staff;
- Plan and implement activities and events to engage families in their child’s learning. Must be comfortable communicating with families, co-workers, and supervisors in a professional manner;
- Comfortable working with bi-cultural children and families as well as children of differing abilities;
- knowledgeable about child development, learning through play, developmentally appropriate practice and quality learning environments;
- Bi-lingual desired;
- Must be able to pass CORI & DCF background checks.
Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance; dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
*PACE Head Start Teachers are part of Local 1596 UAW (Union)
SALARY: $19.84 - $22.64 per hour, 30 – 40 hours per week, 39 – 52 weeks per year
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
HEAD START
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER
Apply on Indeed.com or e-mail a cover letter, resume and the name of the position you are applying for to: hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org.
The Administrative Services Manager shall oversee administrative operations, purchasing, and facilities management at both Head Start sites. Full responsibility for the supervision of food service operations and staff; ensures that all buildings, grounds, and service areas comply with state and federal safety regulations; liaison between the Head Start Program and the transportation sub-contractor, and will oversee transportation services for enrolled families.
Head Start and Early Head Start provides family-centered development programming for over 264 income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5 living in the Greater New Bedford area.
To learn more about the program visit us at: www.paceinfo.org and click on the “Programs” tab.
We are looking for candidates with a passion for working with children in an early learning environment with the following qualifications and skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance, Facilities Management, or related field;
- Three (3) years of administrative/office experience, proficient in Microsoft Office;
- Good communication, writing and time management skills are essential;
- Supervisory skills a must;
- Must be able to pass a CORI and DCF background checks.
Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance, dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
SALARY: $27.53 - $31.38/hour, 35 - 40 hours per week, depending on funding, 48 – 52 weeks per year
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Head Start
Secretary
Apply on Indeed.com or email a cover letter, resume and the name of the position you are applying for to: hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org.
Head Start and Early Head Start provides family-centered development programming for over 264 income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5 living in the Greater New Bedford area.
The secretary will be responsible for the reception and secretarial needs of the program. S/he will perform routine clerical and administrative functions to support positive program operations including: drafting correspondence, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, providing information to callers, directing families to appropriate Head Start personnel/service areas. The secretary will be responsible for assigned fiscal tasks including payroll. Duties will be performed to promote a welcoming and respectful environment supporting the program’s mission and all children and families enrolled in PACE Head Start services.
To learn more about the program visit us at: www.paceinfo.org and click on the “Programs” tab.
We are looking for candidates with a passion for working with children in an early learning environment with the following qualifications and skills:
- Associates preferred with a minimum of one year of full-time relevant office experience;
- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, preferably in a school setting;
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office;
- Strong interpersonal and writing skills;
- Driver’s license required;
- Spanish speaking helpful.
- Must be able to pass a CORI and DCF background checks.
Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance, dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
SALARY: $16.00 - $18.58/hour, 35 - 40 hours per week, depending on funding, 48 – 52 weeks per year
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
COME JOIN OUR PACE TEAM - POSITION AVAILABLE FOR:
**PARENTCHILD+ EARLY LEARNING SPECIALIST**
Apply at Indeed.com or e-mail a cover letter, resume and the name of the position you are applying for to: hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org
PACE Child Care Works is a full-service childcare resource and referral program dedicated to helping families find quality childcare. The ParentChild+ Program is an evidence-based early literacy, parenting, and school readiness home visiting program. The program is designed to strengthen families and prepare children to succeed in school through building literacy and interactions between parents and their children.
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications/skills and a passion for building learning-rich home environments with families, in addition to, supporting families as their child’s first and most important teacher:
⦁ High School diploma or GED required;
⦁ Must be able to read and write well enough to complete home session reports, progress evaluations, and read children’s books fluently with the families.
⦁ Computer skills required;
⦁ Must be able to pass a CORI and SORI background checks.
The ParentChild+ Early Learning Specialist will conduct outreach to families, possess the ability to work with parents/caregivers, conduct home visits to assigned families twice a week, complete all required paperwork in a timely manner, attend required trainings and participate in weekly team meetings, and have reliable transportation.
To learn more about the program visit us at: www.paceinfo.org and click on the “Programs” tab.
Excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance, dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
SALARY: $16.00/hour, 35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CHILD CARE WORKS
PARENT SPECIALIST - Brockton Location
Apply online: Indeed,com or E-mail a cover letter, resume and the name of the position you are applying for to: hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org
The PACE CCW program is designed to assist parents as they go through the process of finding work or job training to obtain good quality child care for their children.
The Parent Specialist responsibilities include:
- Provide consumer education and child care information and referral services to TAFDC and income eligible families.
- Works closely with local early education and care providers and other organizations to ensure high quality child care information and referral services.
- Coordinates case management services between subsidy clients, child care providers, and Department of Transitional Assistance
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications/skills and a passion for helping families to find quality childcare:
- Associates degree preferred.
- Minimum of one-year experience in an early education and care setting or relevant human service setting;
- Strong computer skills a must;
- Must have strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Able to work under deadlines and handle projects simultaneously;
- Ability to work independently, yet function as a part of a team;
- Interest in working with low income and bi-cultural families;
- Bi-lingual preferred;
- Must be able to pass a CORI & SORI background checks.
The Parent Specialist will work in the Brockton Department of Transitional Assistance located at: 60 Main Street, Brockton, MA.
PACE offers excellent benefits which include: paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance, dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
SALARY: $17.00/hour, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
FINANCIAL COORDINATOR
The Financial Coordinator is responsible for the accounting and reporting of numerous grants and contracts mostly federal and state funded, and as such requires levels of oversight necessitated by outside auditing and fiscal monitoring by funding sources. The Coordinator will assist the Director of Finance and the Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining the fiscal operations of PACE and subsidiaries in accordance with AICPA Accounting Standards and all pertinent funding source requirements.
The candidates must have the following qualifications and skills:
· Bachelor’s degree and at least 5+ years of finance or accounting experience required;
· Strong bank reconciliation skills needed;
· Self-motivated, detail oriented with organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills a must;
· Ability to multi-task as well as maintain a professional relationship with all staff and be open to detailed training.
PACE offers excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance, dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
SALARY: $28.85 - $33.65/hour, dependent upon experience and skills; 40 hours per week, 52 weeks. per year.
E-mail a cover letter, resume and the name of the position you are applying for to: hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org.