Supervising Teacher Infant and Toddler

Homeless Children LLP; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid leave

Parental leave

Diversity, equity, inclusion

Job summary

Horizons for Homeless Children seeks a Supervising Teacher Infant and Toddler in Roxbury, MA. This full-time, exempt role reports to the Education Leader and supervises classroom teachers while upholding program policies and trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities include staff orientation, performance reviews, curriculum leadership, family communications, and daily classroom oversight. Requires a Bachelor's in ECE or related field and EEC Lead Teacher certification, plus 3+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
• Lead Teacher certification from EEC is required.
• Minimum of 3 years' teaching experience; experience in an NAEYC Accredited program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Staffing and supervision of classroom staff; conduct performance reviews and regular assessments.
• Design and implement trauma-informed curriculum with Individual Learning Plans.
• Communicate with parents and families; coordinate progress reports and conferences.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Supervisory skills

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Lead Teacher certification (EEC)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

# Supervising Teacher Infant and ToddlerRoxbury - Roxbury, MA 02119Education Level4 Year DegreeCategoryEducation## Description| | || --- | --- || Title/Position: | Supervising Teacher Infant and Toddler || Location: | Roxbury, MA || Reports to: | Assistant Director || Supervises: | Teachers || Status, FLSA Class: | Full time, exempt position || Date Written: | January 2022 |**\*Horizons is offering a $1,000 Hiring Bonus for EEC Lead Teacher Certified candidates\***Summary of PositionThe Community Children's 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 Supervision* 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 employmentCurriculum* 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.Communication* Model 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 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 team, including planning meetings and other job-embedded learning.* Attend regular meetings.Classroom Management* 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.**Starting salary range, compensation, and benefits****$62,000 – $66,500** is the starting salary range for our Leadership level roles. 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 (a value that ranges from an additional $8,000 – 20,000 per year based on your enrollment choices).* While you have a choice between an HMO and PPO plan for medical coverage, most employees pay $99.89 for individual, $199.79 for 2-person, or $314.21 for family coverage per biweekly paycheck and never pay more than $300 for individual or $600 for 2-person/family toward deductibles.* 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) with up to 26 weeks of paid leave available based on eligibility and approval. + Horizons’ additionally offers 1 week for paid parental leave for welcoming a child into your family through birth, foster, or adoption, that often covers the waiting period for PFML to begin.* Visit for more details on the rest of our benefits package**Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging**We 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, but in the last several years we’ve recommitted to the role Horizons plays in rectifying some of the problems we see and wish to address. Visit our page to learn more about what that looks like at Horizons.For more information about Horizons, please visit## QualificationsQualificationsEducation & experience* **Bachelors 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 certification required..*** Demonstrated success in supervision, strongly preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities* Able 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 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.