Make a Lasting Impact—Join the Pathways Team!

At Pathways, we believe that to teach is to touch lives. We are a mission-driven organization dedicated not only to nurturing young children and families, but also to fostering the growth and success of our employees.

We are currently seeking a Program Support Specialist who is passionate about assisting to create a welcoming and supporting school environment and inspired by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.

Why Join Pathways?

When you join our team, you’re joining a supportive community that offers:

• Access to professional development and training
• Career advancement opportunities within the organization
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment grounded in our core values: Respect, Trust, Collaboration, and Opportunity

About the Role:

Location – Beverly

Schedule – this position is scheduled for 35 hours per week with a scheduled reduction in force at the end of the school year. Scheduled hours and weeks are based on need and subject to change, including a reduction in force.

Rate – $ 20.00 to 20 ** .50 per hour**

The ideal candidate will assist in developing an efficiently run operation of the Pathways for Children program by facilitating, planning, and completing tasks that support the staff, the building, and the food service department. families, greet public and screen calls, taking appropriate and detailed messages. Ensure security functions of visitors entering building. Support with administrative tasks, transition times (bus drop off/pick up and dismissal times), kitchen support and brief classroom coverage. Provide excellent customer service to families and guests.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Welcome families, greet public and screen calls, taking appropriate and detailed messages. Ensure security functions of visitor’s entering building
• Manages unexcused student absences Assist with ordering for the center
• Maintain all necessary calendars (Out of Office, Sign In and Out)
• Receive and manage all supplies and package deliveries
• Support in drills and emergency situations
• Provide support in the kitchen for coverage and as necessary
• Other duties as assigned to assist with admissions and to support the program

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent with two years’ related experience

Experience with ChildPlus preferred, or willingness to learn.

Maintain confidentially, be able to work independently, and as part of a team.

Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook and be able to update family files and emergency contact forms and complete data entry as required

Bilingual preferred in languages that represent our student and family population (Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian-Creole)

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Internal growth! We often hire from within to help our employees reach their greatest potential

On-going training and Professional Development provided free of charge, and tuition reimbursement

Generous Heath and Dental Insurances, Life and Long Term Disability Insurances

Retirement Plans such as 401 (K) and ROTH – with employer match upon meeting eligibility and vesting requirements

Earned Time Off (sick and vacation time)

Pathways for Children provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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