Supervising Teacher Infant and Toddler

HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN INC•Boston, MA

3d•$72,200 - $93,200•Onsite

About The Position

Horizons for Homeless Children is a Boston-based nonprofit that supports young children experiencing homelessness and their families through early education, play, family support, and advocacy. The Supervising Teacher provides full-time early education and is responsible for the daily operation and supervision of an infant and toddler classroom. The role supports and follows Horizons policies and procedures and reviews important decisions with the Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education Programs. The position supervises classroom teachers, guides curriculum and classroom practices, supports communication and engagement with families, and coordinates with staff and community partners to address children’s and families’ individual needs. It also oversees classroom health and safety, schedules, records, supplies, equipment, and staffing coverage. This is a 40-hour-per-week, onsite position, Monday through Friday, at the Edgerley Family Horizons Center in Roxbury, Massachusetts. The work is active and takes place in a classroom alongside others. Employees must comply with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, background-check, and health and safety training requirements. The stated starting salary range for this specialist role is $72,200–$77,449. Horizons also offers a $6,000 hiring bonus for EEC Lead Teacher candidates with a bachelor’s degree.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or an unrelated field.
Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Lead Teacher qualification.
Ability to communicate fluently in English.
Supervisory skills, including the ability to manage workloads, provide appropriate support, and address professional development needs using a strengths-based and mutually respectful approach.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other relevant early childhood education software.
Commitment to Horizons’ mission and ability to embody its core values: Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative, and Passionate.
Excellent 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.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 credit-bearing hours of specialized college-level coursework in administration, leadership, or management.
At least 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in an NAEYC-accredited program.
Demonstrated success in supervision.
Fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole.
Experience working with children and families experiencing homelessness, multi-ethnic urban families, children at risk, or Horizons for Homeless Children.

Responsibilities

Serve as a role model for staff in interactions with children and families.
Orient new team members to classroom routines and curriculum implementation.
Supervise classroom teachers’ performance and conduct performance reviews and regular assessments.
Conduct monthly staff observations, provide feedback, and support goal setting using reflective supervision practices.
Participate in decisions regarding probationary action and termination of employment.
Lead and supervise the design and implementation of curriculum, including trauma-informed practices and Individual Learning Plans.
Model and supervise the use of positive behavior management techniques.
Orient and support new parents with classroom routines, curriculum, and communication systems.
Model respectful, engaging, and culturally responsive interactions with parents.
Lead and supervise positive daily communication among teachers, children, and families.
Guide the development of classroom communication systems, such as bulletin boards and newsletters.
Oversee and conduct children’s progress reports and parent conferences.
Plan and supervise parent engagement opportunities that reinforce the parent’s role as the child’s first teacher.
Coordinate with staff and community partners to provide care based on the needs of each child and family.
Guide effective communication among classroom teaching teams, including planning meetings and job-embedded learning.
Attend regular meetings.
Maintain health and safety standards in accordance with state regulations and organizational policies, and implement emergency procedures.
Develop and maintain an enriching environment that encourages appropriate play and learning.
Organize classroom schedules to include child-initiated and teacher-directed activities, and individual and small-group learning.
Coordinate children’s transitions to and from classrooms with teachers and parents.
Complete daily and monthly reports and ensure classroom equipment is in good repair.
Monitor classroom supply use and coordinate ordering as needed.
Schedule teaching teams to cover long- and short-term staffing shortages.
Ensure classroom records and reports are submitted accurately and on time.