•  Medical Insurance: 50% employer paid; coverage through Tufts Health Plan, HMO and PPO option available. Eligible 30 days after date of hire.

•  Dental Insurance: Eight different plans offered thru AFLAC; $100 annual employer contribution. Eligible 30 days after date of hire.

•  Flexible Spending Plan: A voluntary plan for employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay expenses such as daycare and approved medical/dental expenses. Eligible 30 days after hire.

•  Company Paid Retirement Plan:

•  Provided by TIAA-CREF

•  Eligible after 1 year of employment (minimum 1,000 hours in a plan year)

•  Criterion contributes up to 5% of gross annual salary

•  Must be employed 5 years to be 100% vested

•  403 (B) Retirement Savings Plan : Employees may voluntarily elect to make pre-tax contributions of up to 20% of their gross salary towards their own retirement plan with TIAA-CREF. Eligible to enroll immediately upon date of hire.

•  Paid Holidays: Eligible upon completion of 30 calendar days. Twelve (12) per year (including your birthday after 1 year of continuous employment)

•  Leave Benefits: Eligible upon completion of 30 calendar days.

•  Sick time

•  Personal Leave

•  Bereavement

•  Accrue 10 days of vacation each year; 15 days after 3 years of employment.

•  Staff Events: Employer sponsored social events in the past have included trips to Six Flags, New York City , holiday parties and family events.

•  Voluntary Benefits: In conjunction with our core benefits, you may opt to select voluntary coverage for your individual needs, including Life Insurance, and Disability Coverage plans.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

•  Tuition Reimbursement: $500 per year in educational benefits

•  Paid Professional Days: 1 professional day to attend conferences or seminars

•  Opportunities for Advancement: Step raises at yearly intervals (until top step)

•  Professional Training: Comprehensive training in full scope of job responsibilities as well as on-going in-service training

All benefits listed above are for full-time employees working in a specific program. Benefits for part-time, temporary, consultant, and fee for service employees and those working in different Criterion Child Enrichment programs may vary.