Teacher Infant Toddler and Preschool

Job Description

Job Description

Horizons is offering a $4,000 Hiring Bonus for EEC Lead Teacher candidates with a Bachelor's degree.

Our Mission 

Horizons for Homeless Children is a Boston-based non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of young children experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts. We help their families succeed by providing high-quality early education, opportunities for play, and comprehensive family support services. Our advocacy efforts extend our impact and advance our vision of ending homelessness among families with young children. 

Summary of Position 

At Horizons for Homeless Children, provides full-time early education to children experiencing homelessness. A Supervising Teacher is responsible for the daily operation and supervision of a classroom and reviews important decisions with the Assistant Director. The Supervising Teacher supports and follows all Horizons for Homeless Children policies and procedures. 

Responsibilities 

Staffing and Supervision 

• Serve as a role model for all staff in interactions with children and their families. 
• Orient new team members to classroom routines and curriculum implementation. 
• Supervise performance of classroom Teachers and conduct performance reviews and regular assessments. 
• Using reflective supervision practices, conduct monthly observations, feedback, and goal setting of teaching staff. 
• Participate in decisions regarding probationary action and termination of employment 

Curriculum 

• Supervise and lead team members in designing and implementing curriculum with a focus on trauma-informed practices and developing Individual Learning Plans. 
• Supervise and model the implementation of positive behavior management techniques in guiding childrens development. 
• Orient and support new parents with classroom routine, curriculum, and communication systems. 

Communication 

• Model for engaging, respectful, and culturally responsive interactions with parents. 
• Supervise and lead team in daily positive communications between Teachers, children, and their families. 
• Supervise team designing and implementing additional classroom communication systems (e.g. bulletin boards, newsletters, etc.) 
• Oversee and conduct childrens progress reports and parent conferences. 
• Supervise and plan parent engagement opportunities to reinforce that the parent is the childs first teacher. 
• Work closely with staff and community partners to provide coordinated care for the child and their family based on their individual needs (e.g. Early Intervention, JF&CS, Family Partnership, Admissions, Family Clinic, etc.) 
• Guide and model effective communication among classroom teaching teams, including planning meetings and other job-embedded learning. 
• Attend regular meetings. 

Classroom Management 

• Maintain appropriate standards of health and safety in accordance with state regulations and Horizons for Homeless Children policies and procedures. 
• Understand and implement emergency procedures. 
• Develop and maintain an enriching environment for children to encourage appropriate play and learning. 
• Organize classrooms schedule to allow for child-initiated and teacher-directed activities, as well as individual and small group learning. 
• Coordinate the transitions of children to and from classrooms with teachers and parents. 
• Complete daily and monthly reports to ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair. 
• Monitor use of and coordinate the ordering of classroom supplies regularly as needed. 
• Schedule classrooms teaching teams for any long- and short-term staffing shortages. 
• Ensure that all classrooms' records and reports are submitted in a timely and accurate manner. 

Workspace

This is a 40-hour, full-time position. The work you will perform is active, taking place in a classroom setting, working alongside others.

You can expect to work onsite 5 days a week (M-F). There is a large staff room with indoor and outdoor space for breaks as well as a designated quiet room. Our beautiful office space is located: Edgerley Family Horizons Center at 1785 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA. 

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local and company policy concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, Background record check and health and safety training.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging 

We recognize the value of looking within to ensure our policies, practices, and culture are aligned with Horizons’ vision. Creating a more equitable world has always been at the center of Horizons’ mission, but in the last several years we’ve recommitted to the role Horizons plays in rectifying some of the problems we see and wish to address. Visit our DEI page to learn more about what that looks like at Horizons. 

As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

For more information about Horizons, please visit horizonschildren.org.

Qualifications 

Education & experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or unrelated field required. 
• Minimum of 3 credit-bearing hours of specialized college-level course work in administration, leadership or management preferred. 
• Minimum of 3 years' teaching experience in an NAEYC-accredited program preferred. 
• Department of EEC Lead Teacher qualification required. 
• Demonstrated success in supervision, strongly preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Able to communicate, verbal and written, fluently in English and Spanish, and or Haitian Creole strongly preferred. 
• Supervisory skills with a strengths-based and mutual respect approach and ability to manage workloads, provide appropriate support, and address professional development needs. 
• Experience working with homeless children and families, multi-ethnic urban families, with children-at-risk, or Horizons for Homeless Children strongly preferred. 
• Proficiency in using MS Office applications and other relevant ECE software applications 
• Commitment to Horizons mission and ability to embody our core values (Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative, and Passionate). 
• Commitment to Horizons mission and ability to embody our core values (Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative, and Passionate). 
• Excellence in communication and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to collaborate and solve problems using a team approach. 
• Ability and willingness to handle all sensitive information confidentially. 
• Ability to lift 40 pounds. 

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About us

Horizons for Homeless Children (Horizons) is a local non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of young homeless children in Massachusetts and helping their families succeed by providing high-quality early education, opportunities for play, and comprehensive family support services. Our staff is a dedicated, diverse, and playful group, ranging from 100 to 120 folks. At Horizons, each team member is an important part of our mission.

Company Description

About us\r\n\r\nHorizons for Homeless Children (Horizons) is a local non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of young homeless children in Massachusetts and helping their families succeed by providing high-quality early education, opportunities for play, and comprehensive family support services. Our staff is a dedicated, diverse, and playful group, ranging from 100 to 120 folks. At Horizons, each team member is an important part of our mission.