Title/Position:
Teacher-Universal Pre Kindergarten
Reports to:
Supervising Teacher and/or Education Leader
Status, FLSA Class:
Full time, Exempt
Date Written:
January 2022
We are currently offering a $1,000 Hiring Bonus for EEC Certified Teachers.
Summary of Position
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 daily operation of a classroom and reviews important decisions with their team members. The Teacher supports and follows all Horizons for Homeless Children policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Staffing 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.
Maintain teaching portfolio (e.g. trainings, lesson plans, progress towards goals, performance, etc)
Participate in reflective supervision practices, monthly observations, feedback and goal setting.
Curriculum
Design and implement curriculum with a focus on trauma-informed practices and developing Individual Learning Plans.
Implement positive behavior management techniques in guiding childrens development.
Orient and support new parents with classroom routine, curriculum, and communication systems.
Communication
Engage in respectful, and culturally responsive interactions with parents.
Participate in daily positive communications with children, and their families.
Design and implement additional classroom communication systems (e.g. bulletin boards, newsletters, etc.)
Conduct childrens progress reports and parent conferences.
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.)
Participate in effective communications among the classroom teaching team, including participating in meetings and other job-embedded learning.
Classroom Management
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 reports to ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair.
Monitor use of and coordinate the ordering of classroom supplies regularly as needed.
Qualifications
Education & experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Able to communicate, verbal and written, fluently in English and Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Cape Verdean Creole preferred
Experience working with homeless children and families, multi-ethnic urban families, with children-at-risk, or Horizons for Homeless Children stronis gly 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.