Our mission and values help us create a positive work environment that brings together employees and the community on behalf of the people we serve. People who join our team find great satisfaction in their work and the knowledge that they are making a positive difference in people’s lives and in the community. If you would like to join the team at QCAP, please see our current job openings and benefits pages to learn more. QCAP seeks a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Openings
Incorporated in 1965, Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc. (QCAP) is a not for profit community action agency serving over 28,000 unduplicated people from Quincy, Weymouth, Braintree, Milton, Hull, and more than 100 surrounding Norfolk County, South Shore and Metro Boston communities.
QCAP operates a variety of programs that help low and moderate income residents including: Affordable Housing Development & Property Management, First Time Homebuyer Education/Assistance, Mortgage Foreclosure Counseling, Tenant/Landlord Counseling and Homelessness Prevention; Head Start Early Care and Education; Fuel Assistance and Energy Conservation; Community Care for Kids (Child Care Resource & Referral Program and Family Engagement Programs); South West Community Food Center; and Adult Basic Education/ESOL & Workforce Development, Financial REACH Center and Free Tax Preparation.
If you are interested in a QCAP job opportunity, please send a resume and cover letter outlining your experience for the position to:
or mail to:
Quincy Community Action Programs, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
1509 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169
QCAP seeks a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Nutrition Coordinator
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Program Director, plan, implement and supervise all activities related to the Nutrition Component of the program and perform specific administrative duties as assigned and in compliance with all funding requirements.
Position Responsibilities (not all-inclusive):
- Supervise 2-5 direct reports, including Nutrition Aides. Also has overall supervision of the Nutrition Department.
- Help develop and support systems for the implementation of program management
- Oversee, develop and implement program systems that assure the health and safety of Head Start/Early Head Start children.
Perform duties of a Kitchen Manager overseeing aspects of food service including:
- Plan and coordinate menus for the program in accordance with CACFP guidance.
- Coordinate and place weekly orders for food, supplies, and milk in order to provide breakfast, lunch and snack for all children.
- Create alternative menus for children with allergies or Individual Nutrition Plans.
- Provide supervision and guidance for up to 3 Nutrition Assistants.
- Evaluate all food service equipment for condition/appropriateness.
- Help to develop and oversee the implementation of family and community engagement systems.
- In accordance with any Federal, State or local sanitary regulations or nutritional requirements, assure all children are provided with appropriately timed breakfast, lunch and snacks.
- Assure all food services recordkeeping and accounting is updated per (USDA) Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) requirements.
- Train and supervise staff in providing nutrition related learning experiences for children, and in developing competence in food budgeting, purchasing, storage, menu planning and food preparation as well as staff training to meet USDA Child Care Food Program requirements.
- Complete nutrition assessment of Head Start/Early Head Start families and work with Head Start/Early Head Start staff to provide for individual feeding needs of each child and support for pregnant and lactating mothers in collaboration with other community resources such as WIC.
- Identify children with abnormal nutrition values (overweight, underweight, and anemia) and/or food intolerances. When indicated, develop written Nutrition Service Plans that address each child’s individual strengths and needs as defined by parents, staff, and documented health data and provide follow-up as needed. If applicable, build upon pre-existing family plans from other community agencies.
- Partner with family service staff and/or Family Resource Specialist and families to help families develop nutrition awareness, menu planning and food preparation skills and low-cost nutritionally sound recipes.
- Work with staff to ensure that meal times provide opportunities for the development and socialization of children, exposure to ethnically diverse foods and learning opportunities related to meal service.
- Perform work in compliance with HHS/ACF Head Start Performance Standards and other funding requirements.
- Evaluate all food service equipment for condition/appropriateness.
- Negotiate food service contracts.
- Present nutrition program as needed to Health Advisory Committee and Policy Council.
- Adhere to the NAEYC Professional Code of Ethics and the QCAP Head Start Standard of Conduct. As a mandated reporter, adhere to QCAP and Head Start handbooks Suspected Abuse and Neglect policy. Interact in a collegial, cooperative, and supportive manner with other staff members, parents, and children.
- Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.
- Perform other duties deemed necessary by the supervisor or Program Director.
Candidate Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or related field required. Registered dietitian preferred.
- Requires one year of related and /or applicable work experience
- Excellent organizational skills; ability to track client data on a timely and accurate basis; computer skills preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment and/or ability to work on behalf of low/moderate income families.
- Ability to independently travel to all program sites and other meeting locations. Mass Driver’s License preferred
- Preferred experience working with USDA Child Nutrition Program (Summer Food Service Program, National School Lunch Program, Child & Adult Care Food)
Family & Provider Specialist- Bilingual
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, responsible for providing comprehensive information, referral, and follow-up services to families; maintaining accurate records for subsidy eligibility for families receiving subsidies and updating resources.
Position Responsibilities (not all-inclusive):
- Provide individual counseling with parents and guardians and assess their child care needs. Provide comprehensive information related to choosing quality child care and responsibilities of maintaining a child care subsidy.
- Provide consultation and support to families in order to help them understand, advocate for and access services from appropriate programs, public schools, other community service providers and potential tuition subsidy sources.
- Provide enhanced assistance to parents of children with special needs, including outreach to child care providers, public schools, early intervention and regional consultation programs.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable EEC regulations and policies, childcare provider databases, CCK procedures, community resources, childcare subsidies and related childcare information.
- Responsible for maintaining computerized data and customized software programs for statistical data and reports for monthly Board Report, Annual Data Survey published by the MACCRRA Network, EEC and QCAP and all required reports on database requested by the community and those used for advocacy. Provide peer support, training and oversight of the updating of provider records as required by EEC.
- Assure that referral services are performed in a timely and accurate manner, including individual counseling with clients, consultation, and consumer education of families on resources and available services, and complete intake procedures of all clients.
- Assure that subsidy services are maintained on a timely and accurate basis including completion of initial and reassessed vouchers, terminated vouchers, and client and provider records.
- Complete and maintain all required paperwork, data entry and consumer files associated with issuing a childcare subsidy. Confirm terminations or any change in subsidy status with family and provider in a timely manner.
- Assist with maintaining Income Eligible Waitlist Management. Complete data entry of new families.
- As a mandated reporter, adhere to QCAP’s Suspected Abuse and Neglect policy in the Employee Handbook.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator or Program Director.
Candidate Qualification:
- Provide individual counseling with parents and guardians and assess their child care needs. Provide comprehensive information related to choosing quality child care and responsibilities of maintaining a child care subsidy.
- Provide consultation and support to families in order to help them understand, advocate for and access services from appropriate programs, public schools, other community service providers and potential tuition subsidy sources.
- Provide enhanced assistance to parents of children with special needs, including outreach to child care providers, public schools, early intervention and regional consultation programs.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable EEC regulations and policies, childcare provider databases, CCK procedures, community resources, childcare subsidies and related childcare information.
- Responsible for maintaining computerized data and customized software programs for statistical data and reports for monthly Board Report, Annual Data Survey published by the MACCRRA Network, EEC and QCAP and all required reports on database requested by the community and those used for advocacy. Provide peer support, training and oversight of the updating of provider records as required by EEC.
- Assure that referral services are performed in a timely and accurate manner, including individual counseling with clients, consultation, and consumer education of families on resources and available services, and complete intake procedures of all clients.
- Assure that subsidy services are maintained on a timely and accurate basis including completion of initial and reassessed vouchers, terminated vouchers, and client and provider records.
- Complete and maintain all required paperwork, data entry and consumer files associated with issuing a childcare subsidy. Confirm terminations or any change in subsidy status with family and provider in a timely manner.
- Assist with maintaining Income Eligible Waitlist Management. Complete data entry of new families.
- As a mandated reporter, adhere to QCAP’s Suspected Abuse and Neglect policy in the Employee Handbook.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator or Program Director.
Bus Driver – Head Start
Position Overview:
Transport Head Start children in a safe and timely manner in accordance with the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Performance Standards, Dept. of EEC regulations, as well as Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) rules and regulations for school bus transportation.
Position Responsibilities (not all-inclusive):
- In conjunction with Program Director devise transportation schedule in an efficient manner; keep run sheets current.
- Pick up and drop off children in accordance with transportation schedule.
- If child is unable to gain access to a supervised home, return the child to a designated site.
- Assure all children’s files are current and updated as needed.
- Operate the vehicle in a safe and responsible manner at all times.
- Maintain vehicle in good working order including but not limited to fueling, checking fluids, washing and cleaning bus, arranging necessary repairs and meeting inspection requirements of RMV / DPU.
- Maintain vehicle inspection reports, daily vehicle log sheets, phone logs, and any other forms required by the program or Program Director.
- Supervise Bus Aide.
Candidate Qualification:
- Massachusetts CDL with proper certifications and a DPU Bus Driver’s Certificate
- High School Diploma or equivalency.
- Safe Driving Record.
- Good interpersonal skills with children.
- At least three months of related work experience.
Head Start Lead Teacher (Full Time)
Position Overview:
Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program/curriculum that meets family engagement and school readiness goals including Approaches to learning, Social and Emotional Development, Language and Literacy, Cognition (Mathematics Development and Scientific Reasoning) and Perceptual Motor, and Physical Development of the children under one’s supervision.
Position Responsibilities (not all-inclusive):
- Oversee and Lead all classroom operations and all designated classroom staff.
- Plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including improving children’s readiness for school by developing their literacy and phonemic, print and numeracy awareness; and their understanding and use of language including an increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, appreciation of books, and problem solving abilities.
- Ensure that lesson plans include large and small group activities; that curriculum is developmentally appropriate, anti-bias, and respectful of diversity and promotes the self-esteem of each child.
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment in compliance with ACF and EEC health and safety and sanitary regulations.
- Screen children within 45 days of enrollment; observe and assess children on an ongoing basis and monitor children’s progress over time; using this information, vary teaching materials, techniques and methods in order to accommodate each child’s unique strengths, interests and needs.
- Complete all record keeping as required by ACF and EEC including but not limited to: children’s files, screening, injury and incident reports, family reports, lesson plans, ongoing goal, contact and attendance sheets, CACFP documentation, child reviews, and follow-up notes, meal counts.
Candidate Qualification:
- BA in Early Childhood Education (ECE) preferred; AA in Early Childhood Education (ECE) required plus a minimum three years of experience as a Teacher-Preschool
- Must be Lead Teacher Certified by the MA Department of Early Education and Care.
Head Start Teacher (Full Time & Part Year)
Position Overview:
Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program/curriculum that enhances the family engagement and school readiness goals including Approaches to learning, Social and Emotional Development, Language and Literacy, Cognition (Mathematics Development and Scientific Reasoning) and Perceptual Motor, and Physical Development of the children under one’s supervision.
Position Responsibilities (not all-inclusive):
- Assist the Lead Teacher to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including improving children’s readiness for school by developing their literacy and phonemic, print and numeracy awareness; and their understanding and use of language including an increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, appreciation of books, and problem solving abilities.
- Assist teaching team when transitioning children to a new play space, conduct head counts aloud upon lining up and a minimum of 2 more times during transition to new spaces including each checkpoint.
- Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, implement lesson plans that include large and small group activities; curriculum that is developmentally appropriate, anti-bias, and respectful of diversity and that promotes the self-esteem of each child.
- Maintain a safe, healthy learning environment in compliance with ACF and EEC health and safety and sanitary regulations.
- Observe and assess children on an ongoing basis and monitor children’s progress over time; using this information, work with the Lead Teacher to develop a plan to vary teaching materials, techniques and methods in order to accommodate each child’s unique strengths, interests and needs.
- Support the social and emotional development of children; encourage the involvement of Head Start families and support the development of relationships between children and their families.
- Assume the responsibility of the classroom in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
- Assist the Lead Teacher to complete all record keeping as required by ACF and EEC including but not limited to: children’s files, injury and incident reports, family reports, lesson plans, ongoing goal, contact and attendance sheets, CACFP documentation, case conference concern, and follow-up notes.
- Assist in the management of the program by being vigilant about child health and safety, and supporting family and community engagement activities.
- Participate in staff, team and supervision meetings; complete training hours annually as required by ACF / EEC regulations.
- Supervise children during Policy Council meetings on a rotating schedule developed by Education Management.
- Adhere to the NAEYC Professional Code of Ethics and the QCAP Head Start Standard of Conduct. As a mandated reporter, adhere to QCAP and Head Start handbooks Suspected Abuse and Neglect policy. Interact in a collegial, cooperative, and supportive manner with other staff members, parents, and children.
Candidate Qualification:
- High School Diploma required.
- BA or AA degree in ECE or related field preferred.
- CDA credential, or actively enrolled in a program that will lead to an Associate or Baccalaureate degree, or actively enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within 2 years of hire.
- Minimum three (3) months early childhood work experience with a BA or nine (9) months early childhood work experience without a BA.
- MA Department of Early Education and Care Preschool Teacher Certified.
- Demonstrated commitment and/or ability to work on behalf of low/moderate income families.
- Driver’s License preferred.
Early Head Start Teacher
Position Overview:
Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program/curriculum that provides a nurturing, safe environment for toddlers and enhances the family engagement and school readiness goals including Approaches to learning, Social and Emotional Development, Language and Literacy, Cognition (Mathematics Development and Scientific Reasoning) and Perceptual Motor, and Physical Development of the children under one’s supervision.
Position Responsibilities (not all-inclusive):
- Assist the Lead Teacher to plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, support their emergent literacy, and foster secure attachments to adult caregivers.
- Assist teaching team when transitioning children to a new play space, conduct head counts aloud upon lining up and a minimum of 2 more times during transition to new spaces including each checkpoint.
- Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, implement lesson plans that include large and small group activities; curriculum that is developmentally appropriate, anti-bias, and respectful of diversity and that promotes the self-esteem of each child.
- Observe and assess children on an ongoing basis and monitor children’s progress over time; using this information, vary teaching materials, techniques and methods in order to accommodate each child’s unique strengths, interests and needs.
- Assume the responsibility of the classroom in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
- Assist the Lead Teacher to complete all record keeping as required by ACF and EEC including but not limited to: children’s files, injury and incident reports, family reports, lesson plans, ongoing goal, contact and attendance sheets, CACFP documentation, case conference concern, and follow-up notes.
Candidate Qualification:
- High School diploma required.
- Infant Toddler CDA Required; BA or AA degree in ECE or related field preferred.
- Minimum three (3) months early childhood work experience with a BA or nine (9) months early childhood work experience without a BA.
- MA Department of Early Education and Care Infant-Toddler Teacher Certification