Supervising Teacher Infant and Toddler

HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN INC•Boston, MA

22d•$62,000 - $66,500•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or an unrelated field required.
DEEC LEAD Teacher Certification
Minimum of 3 years' teaching experience, in an NAEYC Accredited program preferred.
Demonstrated success in supervision, strongly preferred.
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.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 credit-bearing hours of specialized college-level course work in administration, leadership or management preferred.
in an NAEYC Accredited program preferred.
Demonstrated success in supervision, strongly preferred.
Able to communicate, verbal and written, fluently in English and Spanish, and or Haitian Creole strongly preferred.
Experience working with homeless children and families, multi-ethnic urban families, with children-at-risk, or Horizons for Homeless Children strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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
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.
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 communications among classroom teaching teams, including planning meetings and other job-embedded learning.
Attend regular meetings.
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.