Teacher Infant and Toddler

Job Title: Teacher Infant/Toddler
Location: Roxbury, MA
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Teacher Certification
Salary Range: $54,200.00 - $57,000.00
Reports to: Education Manager
Status: Full time, Exempt

An incentive of $3,000 Hiring Bonus is offered to EEC Certified Teachers.

The Community Children’s Center provides full‑time early care and education services for homeless children and support services for parents, creating an atmosphere of safety, nurturance, and stability. A Teacher manages the daily supervision of children in their classroom, collaborates with Lead Teachers and Education Managers, and oversees Assistant Teachers while upholding all Horizons for Homeless Children policies and procedures.

• Curriculum: Display knowledge of early childhood development; design and implement a dynamic, creative, age‑appropriate, and multicultural curriculum.
• Behavior Management: Practice positive behavior management techniques to guide children’s behavior.
• Parent Communication: Inform parents of classroom curriculum plans (e.g., posting lesson plans) and customize communication systems such as bulletin boards and newsletters.
• Professional Development: Maintain an accurate PQ registry and complete the required 20 hours of professional development annually.
• Daily Communication: Communicate positively with children and parents; assist with parent‑teacher functions and conferences.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Participate in weekly team meetings and work closely with Family Advocates to promote healthy family relationships.
• Classroom Management: Supervise Assistant Teachers, maintain health and safety standards, understand emergency procedures, organize schedules, coordinate transitions, and keep equipment in good repair.
• Documentation: Submit attendance sheets, accident reports, progress reports, and time sheets promptly and accurately.

Health coverage options are available with Horizons covering 70‑75% of premiums. Employees select between HMO and PPO plans, with bi‑weekly costs ranging from $117.77 for an individual to $370.44 for family coverage. Additional benefits include dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid parental leave.

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and problem‑solving abilities.
• Supervision skills that emphasize strengths, mutual respect, consistent feedback, and professional growth.
• Willingness to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Priority given to candidates with experience working with homeless or at‑risk children and urban families.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and ECE software applications.
• Commitment to Horizons’ mission and core values (Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative, Passionate).

This is a 40‑hour, full‑time position exempt from overtime. The teacher works Monday through Friday onsite at the Edgerley Family Horizons Center (1785 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA). Monthly trainings and evening events may be scheduled with advance notice.

Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) Teacher Certification is required. Minimum of 9 months to 1 year of relevant experience; at least 12 ECE credits preferred for EHS and HS classrooms. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field is strongly preferred.