Head Start Education Leader & Mentor

Action for Boston Community Development; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Education Supervisor position located at Savin Street in Boston, MA, entails planning, development, and management of Head Start education services. The role focuses on promoting school readiness across language, literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development while supervising teaching staff.

Education Supervisors provide technical assistance, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and lead efforts to build strong family

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational and socioeconomic needs of the children and families served.
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills.
• Experience in providing support to an ethnically diverse staff.
• Demonstrated successful experience in working as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to deal with sensitive family situations in a non-threatening and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Supervise education staff to ensure policies and protocols are followed.
• Provide mentoring and support to teaching staff to create a joyful, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Coordinate hiring and promotion processes reflecting the community served by the center.
• Develop and monitor developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Maintain records and monitor compliance with Head Start standards.
• Support daily program operations and provide classroom coverage as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Education Supervisor position located at Savin Street in Boston, MA, entails planning, development, and management of Head Start education services. The role focuses on promoting school readiness across language, literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development while supervising teaching staff.

Education Supervisors provide technical assistance, ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, and lead efforts to build strong family