Supervising Teacher Preschool

Horizons For Homeless Children Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $4,000

Health coverage options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Horizons for Homeless Children Inc, based in Roxbury, MA, invites applications for a Supervising Teacher (Preschool) to lead classroom operations and supervise staff in a trauma-informed program.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and EEC Lead Teacher certification, with 3+ years of teaching in an NAEYC-accredited setting. The compensation package includes a starting salary of $62,000–$66,500 and a comprehensive benefits package plus a $4,000 hiring bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or unrelated field required.
• Lead Teacher certification required (EEC).
• Minimum of 3 years' teaching experience, in a NAEYC Accredited program preferred.
• Department of EEC Lead Teacher qualification required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, and/or Haitian Creole strongly preferred.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Staffing and supervision: supervise teachers, conduct performance reviews and monthly observations.
• Orient new team members to routines and curriculum.
• Design and implement trauma-informed curriculum and individualized learning plans.
• Oversee parent conferences and progress reports; coordinate family engagement.
• Maintain health and safety standards and emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with community partners to coordinate services for children and families.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Classroom management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Creole proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education

Lead Teacher certification (EEC)

NAEYC accreditation experience

Tools

MS Office

ECE software applications

Job description

Title/Position:Supervising Teacher -PreschoolLocation:Roxbury, MAReports to:Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education ProgramsSupervises:TeacherStatus, FLSA:Full-Time, ExemptDate Written:Created September 2024Horizons is offering a $4,000 Hiring Bonus for candidates who have a Bachelor's degree and their EEC Lead Teacher certification.Our MissionHorizons for Homeless Children is a Boston-based non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of young children experiencing homelessness in Massachusetts. We help their families succeed by providing high-quality early education, opportunities for play, and comprehensive family support services. Our advocacy efforts extend our impact and advance our vision of ending homelessness among families with young children.Summary of PositionAt Horizons for Homeless Children, provides full-time early education to children experiencing homelessness. A Supervising Teacher is responsible for the daily operation and supervision of a classroom and reviews important decisions with the Assistant Director. 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 employmentCurriculumSupervise 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.CommunicationModel for engaging, respectful, and culturally responsive interactions with parents.Supervise and lead team in daily positive communications between Teachers, children, and their families.Supervise team 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 teams, 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.WorkspaceThis is a 40-hour, full-time position. The work you will perform is active, taking place in a classroom setting, working alongside others.You can expect to work onsite 5 days a week (M-F). There is a large staff room with indoor and outdoor space for breaks as well as a designated quiet room. Our beautiful office space is located: Edgerley Family Horizons Center at 1785 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA.This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local and company policy concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, Background record check and health and safety training.Starting salary range, compensation, and benefits$62,000-$66,500 is the starting salary range for this Supervising Teacher role. Your starting salary will fall within that range depending on your competencies, experience, and skill set. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and a Lead Teacher certification.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 $10,000 –30,000 per year based on your enrollment choices).While you have a choice between an HMO and PPO plan for medical coverage, most employees pay $117.77 for individual, $235.54 for 2-person, or $370.44 for family coverage per biweekly paycheck and never pay more than $300 for individual or $600 for 2-person/family toward deductibles.Visit The Benefits of Working at Horizons for more details on the rest of our benefits packageDiversity, 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, 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 DEI page to learn more about what that looks like at Horizons.As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.For more information about Horizons, please visit horizonschildren.org.QualificationsEducation & experienceBachelor’s degree in early childhood education or unrelated field required.Minimum of 3 credit-bearing hours of specialized college-level course work in administration, leadership or management preferred.Minimum of 3 years' teaching experience, in an NAEYC Accredited program preferred.Department of EEC Lead Teacher qualification required.Demonstrated success in supervision, strongly preferred.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAble to communicate, verbal and written, fluently in English and Spanish, and or Haitian 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 applicationsCommitment 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.