Horizons for Homeless Children
Supervising Teacher Preschool
Horizons for Homeless Children, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Details
Level : Experienced
Job Location : Roxbury - Roxbury, MA
Position Type : Full Time
Education Level : 4 Year Degree
Salary Range : $54,640.00 - $59,926.00
Job Shift : Day
Job Category : EducationTitle/Position:
Supervising Teacher Toddler/PreschoolLocation:
Roxbury, MAReports to:
Education LeaderSupervises:
TeachersStatus, FLSA Class:
Full time, exempt positionDate Written:
January 2022Summary of PositionThe Community Childrens 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.ResponsibilitiesStaffing and SupervisionServe 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.CurriculumSupervise 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.CommunicationModel 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.Guide and model effective communications among classroom teaching team, including planning meetings and other job-embedded learning.Attend regular meetings.Classroom ManagementMaintain 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.Starting salary range, compensation, and benefits$54,640 – $59,926
is the starting salary range for our Leadership level roles with a 4% premium uplift for Bilingual English/Spanish. 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 for you as possible, with Horizons covering between 70-75% of premiums.While you have a choice between an HMO and PPO plan for medical coverage, most employees pay $76 for individual, $147 for 2-person, or $288 for family coverage per bi-weekly paycheck.Paid leave coverage is offered 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).Horizons additionally offers 1 week for paid parental leave for welcoming a child into your family.Visit
The Benefits of Working at Horizons
for more details on the rest of our benefits package.Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingWe 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.For more information about Horizons, please visit
www.horizonschildren.org .QualificationsEducation & experienceBachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.Minimum of 3 credit-bearing hours of specialized college-level course work in administration, leadership or management.Minimum of 3 years' teaching experience, in an NAEYC Accredited program a plus.Department of EEC Lead Teacher qualified.Demonstrated success in supervision, strongly preferred.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAble to communicate, verbal and written, fluently in English and Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Cape Verdean Creole strongly preferred.Supervisory skills with a strengths-based and mutual respect approach.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).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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Level : Experienced
Job Location : Roxbury - Roxbury, MA
Position Type : Full Time
Education Level : 4 Year Degree
Salary Range : $54,640.00 - $59,926.00
Job Shift : Day
Job Category : EducationTitle/Position:
Supervising Teacher Toddler/PreschoolLocation:
Roxbury, MAReports to:
Education LeaderSupervises:
TeachersStatus, FLSA Class:
Full time, exempt positionDate Written:
January 2022Summary of PositionThe Community Childrens 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.ResponsibilitiesStaffing and SupervisionServe 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.CurriculumSupervise 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.CommunicationModel 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.Guide and model effective communications among classroom teaching team, including planning meetings and other job-embedded learning.Attend regular meetings.Classroom ManagementMaintain 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.Starting salary range, compensation, and benefits$54,640 – $59,926
is the starting salary range for our Leadership level roles with a 4% premium uplift for Bilingual English/Spanish. 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 for you as possible, with Horizons covering between 70-75% of premiums.While you have a choice between an HMO and PPO plan for medical coverage, most employees pay $76 for individual, $147 for 2-person, or $288 for family coverage per bi-weekly paycheck.Paid leave coverage is offered 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).Horizons additionally offers 1 week for paid parental leave for welcoming a child into your family.Visit
The Benefits of Working at Horizons
for more details on the rest of our benefits package.Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingWe 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.For more information about Horizons, please visit
www.horizonschildren.org .QualificationsEducation & experienceBachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.Minimum of 3 credit-bearing hours of specialized college-level course work in administration, leadership or management.Minimum of 3 years' teaching experience, in an NAEYC Accredited program a plus.Department of EEC Lead Teacher qualified.Demonstrated success in supervision, strongly preferred.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAble to communicate, verbal and written, fluently in English and Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Cape Verdean Creole strongly preferred.Supervisory skills with a strengths-based and mutual respect approach.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).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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