Job Details

Description

Title : Support Staff

Reports to : Operations Manager

Location : Boston, MA

Company Information

For over 30 years, Horizons for Homeless Children has championed the needs of homeless children in Massachusetts and their families.

Our mission is improving the lives of these children and helping their families succeed by providing high-quality early education, opportunities for play, and comprehensive family support services.

To support our mission, we also advocate on behalf of young children, train educators and human services providers, and research the impact of early education on homeless children.

Our vision is that every homeless child will have the opportunity to learn, play, and thrive. Today, we provide services to more than 2,000 homeless children each week in Massachusetts, and we are recognized as a national leader in the education of homeless children.

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Support Teachers in our childcare centers. Support Teachers are a crucial part of our operation and teaching staff;

this role is a part-time, non-exempt position and reports to the Operations Manager. Support teachers are assigned to various classrooms (Infants-Preschool) as needed and the assignment may change according to the Center’s needs.

As a Support Teacher with Horizons, you will be an integral part of our shared mission of helping children and their families.

As you work with our children you will collaborate with a talented, dedicated team of early childhood professionals. In your role, you will :

Maintain all food prep regulations according to ServeSafe

Maintain food prep spaces in accordance with ServeSafe cleaning requirements.

Distribute snacks and lunches to classrooms.

Washing and sanitizing of dishes

Communicate inventory needs to the Operations Manager.

Collaborate with a talented, dedicated team of Early Childhood Professionals like yourself.

Nurture and inspire children who need it most, knowing that you are impacting the lives of children and families each day at Horizons.

When and where you’ll work

You will work onsite at our state-of-the-art early learning center in Roxbury, MA. This is a part-time Monday through Friday 25 hour a week position.

As a Support Teacher you will support daily meal operations between 10 AM-3 PM.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age

EEC Teacher Certification preferred

Fluency in English (verbal and written) required, bilingual in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or other languages a plus

Cooperates successfully as a member of a team.

Communicates effectively with others, including giving and receiving feedback on the quality of services.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with staff, consultants, and regulatory / funding representatives in a team-oriented environment.

Capacity to assume responsibility for own professional development.

Ability to work in a highly demanding, stressful environment.

Candidates should be professional, sensitive, and enthusiastic, and show a commitment to working with families experiencing homelessness

Must be able to work full year Monday-Friday 10 AM until 3 PM

Able to lift 50 lbs.

Professional development : must be willing to maintain current certification in First Aid / CPR

Must be able to embody the values of Horizons for Homeless Children : Collaborative We get more done together Inclusive We are culturally responsive Innovative We ask, what would it take?

Passionate We are inspired by our mission .

Last updated : 2024-05-31