Classroom Associate Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $43,704.96 - $54,631.20 Annually
Location : Holyoke, MA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: F-00005
Division: Academic Affairs
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
About Holyoke Community College:
Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.
Mission: Educate. Inspire. Connect.
Values: Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration
Kindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future.
The Itsy Bitsy Child Watch (IBCW) Classroom Coordinator is a grant funded position that serves as a full-time early childhood educator in a Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) approved child care program at Holyoke Community College (HCC). The Classroom Coordinator must be a responsible, independent worker with experience maintaining a high-quality educational, healthy and safe environment for children ranging in age from 3 months - 12 years old. The Classroom Coordinator plans and implements daily routines and activities, and supports program administrators in daily operations. The program's schedule each semester is adjusted to meet the needs of the students including some evenings as needed. Classroom Coordinator will need to be available to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the program.

• Create and actively promote a comfortable and welcoming environment where all families from diverse cultures and backgrounds, every student, and employee are treated with dignity and respect, in a friendly, personalized manner;
• Ensure safe, healthy and quality experiences for children and families;
• Plan and implement high-quality developmentally appropriate activities for children;
• Provide personal care of children, including diapering, hand washing, basic first aid and other tasks as necessary for the health and wellbeing of the children;
• Guide work-study students to ensure positive interactions between program staff and children;
• Light cleaning of the classroom, vacuuming, mopping, and disinfecting surfaces, toys and materials;
• Responsible for oversight of classroom operations when Director and Assistant Director are not present;
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings as necessary;
• Understand daily operational systems;
• Maintain knowledge of program policies and procedures pertaining to registration, enrollment, and scheduling in order to provide information to program participants;
• Support program administrators to ensure the program meets state and college regulations;
• Support program administrators to collaborate with various HCC departments and college activities to recruit participants;
• Any other duties assigned or required by the program administration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 credits and two years of experience in early education and care, family child care or out-of-school time programs;
• Meets minimum requirements for EEC lead teacher;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings;
• Outstanding time management and multi-tasking abilities, with first-rate attention to detail;
• Strong organizational skills, including computer and technology proficiency, including experience with Google Suite;
• Provide current CPR/First Aid certification or completion upon hire;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Pass the EEC Background check (CORI/SORI/Fingerprinting).

Equivalency Statement:We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Early Education and Care or related field;
• Five years experience working in early education and care or family child care;
• Experience supervising education professionals;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish preferred.

Full-time, Non-Unit Professional Position:
Salary Range: $43,704.96 - $54,631.20/year (Grade 2); plus a comprehensive State benefits package.
Hours: 37.5 hrs./week - 48-week position.
Funding Source: Grant.
Additional Details:
Please Note: a skills assessment or presentation may be required as part of the interview process.
Applications received by August 3, 2026, will receive priority consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
Disability Accommodations:
Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552-2554.
Background Check:

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).
• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
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Do you possess a minimum of 12 credits and two years of experience in early education and care, family child care or out-of-school time programs?

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Do you meet the minimum requirements for EEC lead teacher?

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Do you have the ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings?

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Are you be able to provide current CPR/First Aid certification or are you able to obtain certification upon hire?

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• Upon Hire

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