26-27 Healey Family Initiative Team Member

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

Somerville Public Schools is seeking support for the Healey Families Initiative aimed at empowering marginalized families. This temporary position runs from March 2027 to June 2027, with a stipend of $1,500.

The role includes managing programming, leading team meetings, and conducting outreach to families. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of child development and experience with marginalized families. Bilingual individuals are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development.
• Experience working with marginalized families.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage HFI's programming: childcare, meeting agendas, funding.
• Lead bi-weekly team meetings at the Healey School or remotely.
• Provide outreach to families and make referrals to the HFI.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

Experience working with marginalized families

Ability to establish good working relationships

Bilingual preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Healey Families Initiative seeks to close the disengagement gap among the historically marginalized families by facilitating monthly parent support groups in Portuguese, Spanish, and Haitian Creole in order to support parents to feel empowered and to advocate for their children’s education.

We are seeking teachers, caregivers, and community members to help support our work with Healey families.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Manage HFI's programming: childcare, meeting agendas, funding and budget, etc.
• Lead bi‑weekly team meetings at the Healey School or remotely
• Lead or supervise monthly HFI Caregiver meetings
• Provide outreach to families and make referrals to the HFI

Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

• Knowledge of child development
• Experience working with marginalized families
• Ability to establish good working relationship with children, parents, and other staff
• Bilingual preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform duties while standing, sitting, and walking for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work with students at various physical levels, including bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
• Ability to lift and/or move materials and equipment weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate standard classroom tools and technology (e.g., computers, tablets, instructional materials).
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate effectively with students, staff, and families, both verbally and in writing.

Reporting Relationships

• The School Building Principal

Terms of Employment

• Position Type: Temporary / Yearly Appointment
• Schedule: March 2027 – June 2027
• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• Compensation: $1,500 stipend

Pre-Employment Requirements

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance

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EEO Statement

The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.