Associate Director Part-Time College Programs
About The Care Center:
The Care Center is an innovative alternative educational program in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Since 1986 we have served young mothers, low-income women, and their children. Our mission is to provide opportunities for young mothers and low-income women who have been unable to remain in school to acquire the education, resources and skills for life-long growth, wellness, and economic stability.
We offer three integrated programs aimed at increasing the number of young mothers completing college. Our award-winning high school-level program prepares young mothers for college. Our highly supportive part-time college courses, including the Clemente Course in the Humanities, provide continuous opportunities for women of all ages to begin or resume college. Our in-house full-time Bard Microcollege associate degree program provides a supportive environment for young mothers and low-income women to earn college degrees.
Like the best colleges in the country, we incorporate small class sizes, lively academics, athletics, and a commitment to success. While students read Plato, create artwork, write poetry, and row on the Connecticut River, supports such as transportation, daycare, counseling, meals, and a nurse practitioner allow them to concentrate on their studies.
Position Summary:
The Associate Director will assume primary responsibility for overseeing and organizing all part-time college classes, with the exception of the Clemente Course in the Humanities. The Associate Director and Program Director will lend each other their support at crucial times of the year, and work together to coordinate all The Care Center’s part-time college offerings. The successful candidate will be a dedicated, dynamic and skilled educator who is committed to The Care Center’s mission and values.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Work with the Program Director to oversee and organize part-time college offerings, recruiting professors and students alike to our program
- Teach one class a year
- Provide academic support and advising to students
- With the Program Director, develop the year’s schedule and programming, in coordination with The Care Center’s other programs
- With the Program Director, develop and implement the best pedagogical practices for working with non-traditional students
- Share administrative duties, including managing student data, coordinating with credit-granting institutions, scheduling, and managing program logistics.
- Additional tasks and activities as developed with the Program Director.
Qualifications:
- You believe in The Care Center’s mission and values and are committed to supporting the communities we serve
- Experience teaching at the college level
- Experience teaching in community settings with adult learners
- Demonstrated ability and desire to work in a diverse, multicultural environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Training in trauma-informed pedagogy and equity and inclusion in the classroom, strongly preferred
- A terminal degree in the humanities required (MFA or PhD)
- Valid license and clean driving record required
- Proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred
At The Care Center we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every aspect of this job description, we encourage you to apply.
Location and Schedule:
The Care Center is located at 247 Cabot Street in Holyoke. This is a part-time, benefited position for 24 hours per week, with a potential increase in hours (and salary) during the months of January and February. General work hours are in-person Monday through Thursday from 9:30am-3:30pm, with some flexibility (including occasionally Friday meetings) required.
Compensation and Benefits:
The Care Center is committed to equitable pay and work/life balance. Benefits include substantial vacation time; 2 weeks of paid office closure; 70% employer paid health insurance; 100% of life and disability insurance; and a 401(k) employer contribution and match. The salary for this part-time position is between $40,000-$45,000 per year.
To Apply:
Please send your resume, along with a cover letter stating why you are interested in working for The Care Center and why you are confident that you would be a great fit for this job to employment@carecenterholyoke.org by October 11. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Notice of Inclusion:
Diversity and inclusion are crucial to our mission and we are committed to cultivating a team that reflects the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Care Center does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, accessibility needs, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. As such, The Care Center strongly encourages people from marginalized and oppressed communities to apply, recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to achieving our mission.
