Horizons for Homeless Children
Overview
Title/Position: Supervising Teacher Infant and Toddler Location: Roxbury, MA Reports to: Assistant Director Supervises: Teachers Status: Full time, exempt position Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $62,000 - $66,500 Horizons is offering a $1,000 Hiring Bonus for EEC Lead Teacher Certified candidates Date Written: January 2022
Summary of Position The Community Children\'s Center provides full-time early care and education services for homeless children and support services for parents, in an atmosphere of safety, nurturance, and stability. A Supervising Teacher is responsible for the daily operation and supervision of a classroom and reviews important decisions with their Education Leader. 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 children\'s development.
Orient and support new parents with classroom routine, curriculum, and communication systems.
Communication
Model engaging, respectful, and culturally responsive interactions with parents.
Supervise and lead team in daily positive communications between Teachers, children, and their families.
Supervise team in designing and implementing additional classroom communication systems (e.g. bulletin boards, newsletters, etc.).
Oversee and conduct children\'s progress reports and parent conferences.
Supervise and plan parent engagement opportunities to reinforce that the parent is the child\'s 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 communications among classroom teaching team, 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 classroom schedules 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 classroom teaching teams for any long- and short-term staffing shortages.
Ensure that all classroom records and reports are submitted in a timely and accurate manner.
Starting salary, compensation, and benefits $62,000 – $66,500
is the starting salary range for our Leadership level roles. Your starting salary will fall within that range depending on your competencies, experience, and skillset.
Your total compensation package includes the following benefits:
Health coverage options designed to be as comprehensive and affordable as possible, with Horizons covering between 70-75% of premiums (a value that ranges from an additional $8,000 – 20,000 per year based on your enrollment choices).
Choice between an HMO and PPO plan for medical coverage, with typical biweekly contributions.
Paid leave coverage through Massachusetts’ Paid Family and Medical Leave. Horizons covers both medical and family contributions at 60% (100% for employees who earn less than $50,000 annually) with up to 26 weeks of paid leave available based on eligibility and approval. Horizons additionally offers 1 week of paid parental leave for welcoming a child into your family through birth, foster, or adoption (waiting period for PFML may apply).
Visit a Benefits page for more details on the rest of our benefits package.
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. Visit our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI) page to learn more about what that looks like at Horizons.
For more information about Horizons, please visit www.horizonschildren.org
Qualifications Education & experience
Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required
Minimum of 3 credit-bearing hours of specialized college-level coursework in administration, leadership or management.
Minimum of 3 years\' teaching experience; NAEYC Accredited program a plus.
Department of EEC Lead Teacher certification required
Demonstrated success in supervision, strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual abilities in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Cape Verdean Creole strongly preferred.
Supervisory skills with a strengths-based and mutual respect approach; ability to manage workloads, provide appropriate support, and address professional development needs.
Experience working with homeless children and families or Horizons for Homeless Children strongly preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office and relevant ECE software.
Commitment to Horizons\' mission and 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 sensitive information confidentially.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
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Title/Position: Supervising Teacher Infant and Toddler Location: Roxbury, MA Reports to: Assistant Director Supervises: Teachers Status: Full time, exempt position Education Level: 4 Year Degree Salary Range: $62,000 - $66,500 Horizons is offering a $1,000 Hiring Bonus for EEC Lead Teacher Certified candidates Date Written: January 2022
Summary of Position The Community Children\'s Center provides full-time early care and education services for homeless children and support services for parents, in an atmosphere of safety, nurturance, and stability. A Supervising Teacher is responsible for the daily operation and supervision of a classroom and reviews important decisions with their Education Leader. 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 children\'s development.
Orient and support new parents with classroom routine, curriculum, and communication systems.
Communication
Model engaging, respectful, and culturally responsive interactions with parents.
Supervise and lead team in daily positive communications between Teachers, children, and their families.
Supervise team in designing and implementing additional classroom communication systems (e.g. bulletin boards, newsletters, etc.).
Oversee and conduct children\'s progress reports and parent conferences.
Supervise and plan parent engagement opportunities to reinforce that the parent is the child\'s 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 communications among classroom teaching team, 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 classroom schedules 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 classroom teaching teams for any long- and short-term staffing shortages.
Ensure that all classroom records and reports are submitted in a timely and accurate manner.
Starting salary, compensation, and benefits $62,000 – $66,500
is the starting salary range for our Leadership level roles. Your starting salary will fall within that range depending on your competencies, experience, and skillset.
Your total compensation package includes the following benefits:
Health coverage options designed to be as comprehensive and affordable as possible, with Horizons covering between 70-75% of premiums (a value that ranges from an additional $8,000 – 20,000 per year based on your enrollment choices).
Choice between an HMO and PPO plan for medical coverage, with typical biweekly contributions.
Paid leave coverage through Massachusetts’ Paid Family and Medical Leave. Horizons covers both medical and family contributions at 60% (100% for employees who earn less than $50,000 annually) with up to 26 weeks of paid leave available based on eligibility and approval. Horizons additionally offers 1 week of paid parental leave for welcoming a child into your family through birth, foster, or adoption (waiting period for PFML may apply).
Visit a Benefits page for more details on the rest of our benefits package.
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. Visit our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEI) page to learn more about what that looks like at Horizons.
For more information about Horizons, please visit www.horizonschildren.org
Qualifications Education & experience
Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required
Minimum of 3 credit-bearing hours of specialized college-level coursework in administration, leadership or management.
Minimum of 3 years\' teaching experience; NAEYC Accredited program a plus.
Department of EEC Lead Teacher certification required
Demonstrated success in supervision, strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual abilities in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Cape Verdean Creole strongly preferred.
Supervisory skills with a strengths-based and mutual respect approach; ability to manage workloads, provide appropriate support, and address professional development needs.
Experience working with homeless children and families or Horizons for Homeless Children strongly preferred.
Proficiency in MS Office and relevant ECE software.
Commitment to Horizons\' mission and 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 sensitive information confidentially.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
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