Job Description
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Roxbury - Roxbury, MA 02119
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Teacher Certification
Salary Range: $54,200.00 - $57,000.00 Salary
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Education
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- - - Job Title: Teacher Infant/Toddler
- - - Reports to: Education Manager
- - - Status: Full time, Exempt
- - - Location: Boston, MA
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- - - * $1,000 Hiring Bonus Offered for EEC Certified Teachers*
- - - Overview
- - - The 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 Teacher is responsible for the constant supervision of children in their classroom. A Teacher reviews important decisions with their Lead Teachers and the Education Managers, as appropriate. A Teacher supports and follows all Community Children’s Center and Horizons for Homeless Children policies and procedures as well as supervises the Assistant Teachers in their classroom.
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- - - Responsibilities
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- - - Curriculum
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- - - - Display knowledge of early childhood development.
- - - - Contribute to the design and implementation of a dynamic, creative, age-appropriate and multi-cultural curriculum.
- - - - Practice positive behavior management techniques in guiding the children’s behavior.
- - - - Inform parents of classroom curriculum plans (e.g., posting lesson plans).
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- - - Professional Development
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- - - - Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date PQ registry
- - - - Maintaining the required 20 hours of professional development annually
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- - - Communication
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- - - - Communicate with children in a positive way that demonstrates genuine interest and respect and exhibits sensitivity to children as individuals.
- - - - Communicate positively with parents on a daily basis to inform them of their child’s ongoing development and activities.
- - - - Assist in the design and implementation of other classroom parent communication systems (i.e. bulletin boards, monthly newsletters, etc.).
- - - - Complete children’s progress reports and participate in parent conferences.
- - - - Assist in plans for and attending Parent-Teacher functions.
- - - - Communicate openly and effectively with classroom team including participating in weekly team meetings.
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- - - - Work closely with Family Advocates to promote healthy family relationships.
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- - - Classroom Management
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- - - - Supervise Assistant Teachers in assigned classroom.
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- - - - 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.
- - - - Organize classroom schedule to allow for child initiated and teacher directed activities as well as individual and small group learning.
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- - - - Coordinate transitions of children to and from classrooms.
- - - - Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair and inform Lead Teacher when supplies are low.
- - - - Submit all records and reports in a timely and accurate manner including attendance sheets, accident reports, progress reports and time sheets.
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- - - Starting salary range, compensation, and benefits
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- - - $54,200-57,599 is the starting salary range for this teacher role. Your starting salary will fall within that range depending on your competencies, experience, and skillset.
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- - - Your total compensation package includes the following benefits:
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- - - 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).
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- - - 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.
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- - - Visit The Benefits of Working at Horizons for more details on the rest of our benefits package
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QualificationsRequired Experience and Competencies
- Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to collaborate and solve problems using a team approach.
- Supervision skills that focus on strengths, mutual respect, consistent feedback, professional growth, and inclusion.
- Ability and willingness to handle all sensitive information confidentially.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Priority will be given to individuals who have had previous experience working with homeless children and their families, multi-ethnic urban families or with children-at-risk.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge to effectively use 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).
Where and when you’ll work
This is a 40-hour, full time position that’s exempt from overtime. You can expect to work Monday through Friday on-site in an assigned classrooms. There will be monthly trainings and or evening events with advanced planning and notice. Our space is located: Edgerley Family Horizons Center at 1785 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA
Educational Requirements
- Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Teacher Certification required.
- At least 9 months to 1 year or more of relevant work experience
- 12 ECE Credits minimum preferred for EHS and HS classrooms.
- Associates and or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education (ECE) or related field strongly preferred
