Toddler Teacher

Horizons For Homeless Children•Roxbury, MA

20d•$63,000 - $66,974•Onsite

About The Position

Horizons for Homeless Children is a Boston-based nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of young children experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts through early education, play, family support, and advocacy. The Toddler Teacher supervises children in the classroom and implements a daily curriculum that promotes learning through fun, age-appropriate activities. The teacher reviews important decisions with the Supervising Teacher and follows organizational policies and procedures. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position working onsite five days a week, Monday through Friday, in a classroom setting alongside others. The position is based at the Edgerley Family Horizons Center at 1785 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, Massachusetts. The role requires compliance with applicable immunization, employment physical or screening, background-check, and health-and-safety-training requirements. The starting salary range is $63,000–$66,974, depending on competencies, experience, and skills. Horizons offers a $4,000 hiring bonus for EEC Certified Teachers.

Requirements

Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Teacher Certification is required.
At least 9 months to 1 year or more of relevant work experience.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and solve problems using a team approach.
Supervision skills focused on strengths, mutual respect, consistent feedback, professional growth, and inclusion.
Ability and willingness to handle sensitive information confidentially.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Basic computer skills and knowledge to use Microsoft Office and relevant early childhood education software applications effectively.
Commitment to the Horizons mission and ability to embody the core values of being Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative, and Passionate.

Nice To Haves

Priority is given to individuals with previous experience working with homeless children and their families, multi-ethnic urban families, or children at risk.
A minimum of 12 ECE credits is preferred for EHS and HS classrooms.
An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Display knowledge of early childhood development.
Contribute to the design and implementation of a dynamic, creative, age-appropriate, and multicultural curriculum.
Use positive behavior-management techniques to guide children’s behavior.
Inform parents of classroom curriculum plans, such as by posting lesson plans.
Maintain an accurate and up-to-date PQ Registry and complete the required 20 hours of professional development annually.
Communicate with children positively, demonstrating genuine interest, respect, and sensitivity to them as individuals.
Communicate positively with parents daily about their child’s development and activities.
Assist in designing and implementing classroom parent-communication systems, such as bulletin boards and monthly newsletters.
Complete children’s progress reports and participate in parent conferences.
Assist with planning and attend parent-teacher functions.
Communicate openly and effectively with the classroom team, including participating in weekly team meetings.
Work closely with Family Advocates to promote healthy family relationships.
Maintain appropriate health and safety standards in accordance with state regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
Understand and implement emergency procedures.
Organize classroom schedules to include child-initiated and teacher-directed activities, as well as individual and small-group learning.
Coordinate children’s transitions to and from classrooms.
Ensure classroom equipment is in good repair and inform the Lead Teacher when supplies are low.
Submit attendance sheets, accident reports, progress reports, time sheets, and other records and reports accurately and on time.