Early Learning Program at Community Teamwork

Early Learning Program at Community Teamwork Community Teamwork's Early Head Start program provides yearround Child Care for Infants/Toddlers/Preschool Children in Lowell and the surrounding towns.

Head Start, a flagship program of the War on Poverty, began in 1965 as an eight week summer program. Today, The Early Head Start and Head Start program provides care to over 688 children. The program provides comprehensive to the children in the program (education, health, dental, social and nutritional services) and provides support to the parents of the children in care.

Enjoy Community Teamwork's April Newsletterhttps://conta.cc/4u332VMCheck out our Mother's Day Tribute Opportunity and ne...
04/23/2026

Enjoy Community Teamwork's April Newsletter
https://conta.cc/4u332VM

Check out our Mother's Day Tribute Opportunity and news about our upcoming Spring Celebration along with loads of information about our Program happenings and efforts!

Email from Community Teamwork   Please Share this newsletter with your network.   April 2026 Greetings! As we enter April, this season naturally invites us to reflect on renewal, growth, and

Huge thank you to Professor Kev from UMass Lowell for bringing the energy to the James Houlares Center yesterday as part...
04/22/2026

Huge thank you to Professor Kev from UMass Lowell for bringing the energy to the James Houlares Center yesterday as part of Community in the Classroom! 🍕📚
He had everyone hooked while reading Pete the Cat Makes a Pizza—from giggles to full-on participation, our kids were ALL IN. Moments like this make learning so joyful and memorable.
We’re so grateful for community partners who show up, engage, and inspire. Come back anytime, Professor Kev—we might even have a pizza request ready for next time! 😄
Interested in being part of Community in the Classroom? We’d love to have you—reach out to Shawna Doran to get involved! SDoran@commteam.org

Spring is here, but heating bills are still impacting many households.If you have not applied for HEAP, you may still be...
04/22/2026

Spring is here, but heating bills are still impacting many households.

If you have not applied for HEAP, you may still be eligible for help with energy costs. Many residents do not realize they can still apply during the final month.

Get full details, then fill out and submit your application today for CTI's Fuel Assistance program online at commteam.org/fuel, call 978.459.6161 or email fuelassistance@commteam.org
Weatherization 978-654-4904/978-654-4923
Apply today at toapply.org/MassHEAP to keep warm!

Give a tribute gift this Mother’s Day.Honor a Mother. Help a Woman Find Safety. Support the new CTI Women’s Shelter.This...
04/15/2026

Give a tribute gift this Mother’s Day.

Honor a Mother. Help a Woman Find Safety. Support the new CTI Women’s Shelter.

This Mother’s Day, honor someone who shaped your life by helping another woman find safety and stability.

Community Teamwork is building a new Women’s Shelter to support women rebuilding their lives.

Make a tribute gift today to the Women's Shelter Giving page.. https://donate.onecause.com/womenshelter or Scan the QR Code below.
Women's Shelter Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvZdPriYRq8


COMMUNITY IN THE CLASSROOMWe were so excited to welcome Massachusetts  State Rep. Tara Hong to our Blue Room classroom a...
04/14/2026

COMMUNITY IN THE CLASSROOM

We were so excited to welcome Massachusetts State Rep. Tara Hong to our Blue Room classroom at thea Lowell Collaborative Preschool Academy!

Representative Hong spent time reading The Big Hungry Bear to our students—and let’s just say, the kids were ALL in! 🐻🍓 From giggles to wide-eyed moments, it was such a fun and engaging experience that brought the story to life.

Thank you so much, Representative Hong, for taking the time to connect with our students and support early learning in such a meaningful way! 💙

Interested in being a guest reader in our Community in the Classroom program? We’d love to have you join us! Reach out to Shawna Doran at 978-654-7126 or SDoran@commteam.org and be part of the magic of reading with our classrooms. 📖✨

Leadership from Community Teamwork joined Lobby Day at the Statehouse for a legislative briefing on how our programs are...
04/10/2026

Leadership from Community Teamwork joined Lobby Day at the Statehouse for a legislative briefing on how our programs are making a difference for constituents every day. Inviting legislators to connect with our team, learn what’s working and exploring opportunities to strengthen impact together.

CTI shared how we support your district through:
Housing & Homelessness Prevention Early Education & Head Start
Energy & Fuel Assistance (LIHEAP) Workforce Development & Youth Programs
Family & Community Services

CTI spokespeople and representatives included Carl Howell - CEO, Nick DiGiammo - Director Youth Services, Meghan Siembor - Senior VP C&FS and Melanie Bixby - VP Child and Family Services, Vanessa Galarza - VP Leased Housing, Sean Wilson - VP Homeless Services, Barbara Warren - VP WIC and Energy, Heather Ciccarelli - Director of Planning & Resource Development, Ann Sirois - Chief Administrative Office and several others

We were so excited to welcome our latest Community in the Classroom guest, Teresa Evangelista, Head of Retail Services –...
04/02/2026

We were so excited to welcome our latest Community in the Classroom guest, Teresa Evangelista, Head of Retail Services – VP at Northern Bank!
Teresa spent time in our Toddler Room at Children’s Village at the Mill, sharing stories all about animals with our curious and engaged learners. Moments like these help bring learning to life and strengthen the connection between our classrooms and the community around us.
Thank you, Teresa, for your time, energy, and for making such a meaningful impact on our children! 💛
Interested in becoming a Community in the Classroom guest? We’d love to have you, reach out to Shawna Doran to get involved! SDoran@commteam.org or 978-654-7126

✨ Yesterday was our Annual Self-Assessment Day! ✨We brought together an incredible group of staff from across all positi...
04/01/2026

✨ Yesterday was our Annual Self-Assessment Day! ✨
We brought together an incredible group of staff from across all positions and divisions at Community Teamwork, along with community partners and parents, for a meaningful day of reflection and collaboration. 💬🤝
Together, we focused on key areas that matter most to our program:
🔹 Building a strong culture of safety
🔹 Strengthening family engagement
🔹 Enhancing our onboarding and orientation processes
Through thoughtful discussions, each team identified strengths, explored barriers, and shared impactful recommendations to help move our work forward. 💡
It was a powerful reminder that when diverse voices come together, we create stronger, more responsive programs for our children and families. 💛
Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to such an engaging and productive day!

We were so excited to welcome Patricia Sawyer as our very first Community in the Classroom guest! 🎉 Patricia is a retire...
04/01/2026

We were so excited to welcome Patricia Sawyer as our very first Community in the Classroom guest! 🎉 Patricia is a retired Head Start preschool teacher who dedicated over 40 years to Community Teamwork, what an incredible legacy! ❤️
She joined our Room 30 preschool classroom at the James Houlares Center and brought the story Froggy Plays T-Ball to life with her expressive reading, silly voices, and contagious energy. The children were laughing, engaged, and absolutely loving every minute! 🐸⚾
Thank you, Patricia, for sharing your time, talent, and love of reading with our children, we are so grateful for you! 💛
Interested in being part of Community in the Classroom? We’d love to have you join us!
📞 Contact Shawna Doran at 978-654-7126 to get started!

HOT JOB OF THE WEEK ~ GROUP LEADER, C&FS SCHOOL AGEPay Range $19.09 - $19.09 per hourCompany OverviewCommunity Teamwork ...
03/31/2026

HOT JOB OF THE WEEK ~ GROUP LEADER, C&FS SCHOOL AGE

Pay Range $19.09 - $19.09 per hour

Company Overview
Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization located in Lowell MA. We employee over 600 employees and are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities.

Position Summary
The Assistant Group Leader will be responsible for providing before school and after school care for children in CTI’s School Age Program. They will receive staffing assignments regarding daily curriculum, provide supervision to children in 1:13 ratio, and act as a coach to the youth enrolled.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Assist in implementing program policies and procedures including maintaining accurate attendance and other records, following Early Education and Care Regulations and USDA Guidelines.
Responsible for working at all school age sites as assigned.
Provide supervision and safety of children. Maintain a daily group list and attendance.
Recognize the child enrolled as an individual, helping children to develop as a member of the group.
Present respectful communication and maintain standards for behavior through a positive approach.
Assist in creating the weekly curriculum.
Assist with daily activities and follow the daily curriculum plans and schedule, cannot be left alone with children
Maintain clean and organized workspaces that include setting up the daily spaces (i.e.: breaking down tables, rearranging the spaces and cleaning at the end of the day).
Participate in case management of families involved. Share concerns about children and families with Site Coordinator.
Maintain confidentiality of children and families.
Broaden knowledge of the cultural and ethnic heritage of the children and families served.
Uphold the values of CTI – Equity, Integrity, Compassion.

The duties listed above are representative of the work performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age, have a desire to work with youth and meet one of the following: Have a Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree and 3 months experience working with school age children; or Have a high school diploma or equivalent; and have 6 months experience including 3 months supervised experience at a school age child care program; or Have nine months experience with school age children including three months supervised experience at a school age child care program.

Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/Khmer English/Portuguese)
Prior experience working with school-aged children.
Benefit Information

At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness. We offer:

Paid sick leave
Access to the employee assistance program (EAP)
5% contribution to your 401K retirement account after 6 months of employment
Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve
Equal Opportunity Employer – Vets/Disabled

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.

Group Leader Full Description: http://commteam.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=3643596&req_loc=1228198&&

Address

126 Phoenix Avenue
Lowell, MA
01852

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