What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early College Program Specialist[SY26/27] position at Neighborhood House Charter School?
Why NHCS?
Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is a tuition-free open enrollment charter school for grades K1-12 in Dorchester that is a public alternative to traditional district schools. We serve over 800 students across two campuses predominantly from the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan. We believe in the social emotional well-being of our students and know that a well-coached and supported educator is instrumental in helping our scholars both academically and in their SEL growth. We do not give up on kids. Our expectation is that all of our students thrive at NHCS, graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education on the path to life success. Our educators are partners with our scholars and their families as they embark on this path.
What is the Early College Program Specialist role?
The Early College Program Specialist is responsible for the support, development, and implementation of the Early College Program at Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS). Under the direction of the Principal and the Manager of College and Career Pathways, the Program Specialist will lead and manage all aspects of the NHCS Early College Program, including program development, partnership management, professional development for faculty, recruitment and advising students, and working with all stakeholders to improve program quality and expand early college. The Program Specialist is responsible for cultivating and fostering positive and working relationships between higher education partners, to build rigorous and developmentally appropriate programs and activities that will result in successful and positive program experiences for students, and postsecondary success.
You will work at our Centre Street campus. The hours are Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. Final salary placement is determined in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Salary lanes reflect educational attainment and applicable licensure (i.e., MTEL/Licensure).
Is this You?
We are an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, age, disability, marital status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the stated requirements for the position.
Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS) is a tuition-free open enrollment charter school for grades K1-12 in Dorchester that is a public alternative to traditional district schools. We serve over 800 students across two campuses predominantly from the neighborhoods of Dorchester, Roxbury and Mattapan. We believe in the social emotional well-being of our students and know that a well-coached and supported educator is instrumental in helping our scholars both academically and in their SEL growth. We do not give up on kids. Our expectation is that all of our students thrive at NHCS, graduate from high school and pursue post-secondary education on the path to life success. Our educators are partners with our scholars and their families as they embark on this path.
What is the Early College Program Specialist role?
The Early College Program Specialist is responsible for the support, development, and implementation of the Early College Program at Neighborhood House Charter School (NHCS). Under the direction of the Principal and the Manager of College and Career Pathways, the Program Specialist will lead and manage all aspects of the NHCS Early College Program, including program development, partnership management, professional development for faculty, recruitment and advising students, and working with all stakeholders to improve program quality and expand early college. The Program Specialist is responsible for cultivating and fostering positive and working relationships between higher education partners, to build rigorous and developmentally appropriate programs and activities that will result in successful and positive program experiences for students, and postsecondary success.
You will work at our Centre Street campus. The hours are Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. Final salary placement is determined in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Salary lanes reflect educational attainment and applicable licensure (i.e., MTEL/Licensure).
Is this You?
- Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required
- Licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a school guidance counselor (5-12) or teacher (9-12) preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of education, college advising and admission, school counseling, or related field in a school setting
- Strong skills in presentation, designing, planning, implementing, and monitoring projects/programs
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Skillful relationship builder
- Belief that all students are capable of extraordinary things and it is our job to create the conditions for students to be successful
- Demonstrated experience working with a diverse population or community and strong cross-cultural skills
- Ability to work with youth and deliver services in an individual, small group, and large group setting
- Fierce commitment to anti-racism
- You are able to start August 2026.
We are an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, age, disability, marital status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the stated requirements for the position.