Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Job Title:            Teacher-UPK-Bilingual English/Spanish Reports to:        Supervising Teacher Status:               Full time, Exempt Location:           Boston, MA Note: This position requires that the candidate be bilingual in English and Spanish. 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. Responsibilities Curriculum 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). Professional Development Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date PQ registry Maintaining the required 20 hours of professional development annually Communication 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. Work closely with Family Advocates to promote healthy family relationships. Classroom Management Supervise Assistant Teachers in assigned classroom. 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. 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.

Salary : $54,200 - $58,000