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The Dimock Center · 1 day ago

Team Leader, Early Head Start

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$30.98/hr - $34.52/hr

3+ years exp

The Dimock Center is a community health organization, and they are seeking a Team Leader for their Early Head Start program. The role involves assisting the Education Manager in creating developmentally appropriate learning environments and overseeing the daily operations of classrooms to support children's development.

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Responsibilities

Oversee development and implementation of individualized, developmentally appropriate curriculum that is aligned with MA Early Learning Standards and the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework, reflects responsiveness to individual child observations and assessments includes goals developed in partnership with families, and is inclusive of children with diverse learning needs and children who are dual/multi-language learners

Lead and supervise assigned teaching team in positive interactions between colleagues; between staff & parents; and between staff & children in accordance with the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children

Orient new team members to program policies & expectations in accordance with the program’s policy on Program-Specific New Hire orientation. Conduct 90 day and annual performance reviews for assigned teaching staff

Assist in facilitation of regular staff meetings (minimum of 2 hours per month) in compliance with MA Department of Early Education and Care regulations to disseminate information, provide staff with an avenue to share best practices, and provide feedback

Using reflective supervision practices, complete and document a minimum of bi-monthly classroom observations of assigned teaching staff and provide supportive and constructive feedback designed to promote high quality teaching and learning

In partnership with Education Manager, address and document staff performance concerns in an appropriate and timely manner in collaboration with Human Resources team

In partnership with Education Manager, collect and utilize data to identify overall staff training needs and assist in planning for staff training/professional development, coaching, and other job-embedded professional development opportunities aligned with program goals

Support assigned teaching staff in completing accurate and timely comprehensive developmental assessments of children and communicating with families through strength-based parent-teacher conferences in accordance with the program’s established schedule of frequency

Model strength-based partnerships with families including: responding to family concerns and feedback with sensitivity and respect; practicing open, regular and respectful communication with families, and encouraging families’ engagement in their child’s learning and development

Support Content Area Specialists in ensuring parent engagement, leadership and governance opportunities are offered, encouraged, and documented

Work collaboratively with content area specialists and community partners (eg. Early Intervention, ECMHC, Coaches) to promote coordinated, comprehensive service delivery and to coordinate healthy transitions for children and families between program options and/or public school

Assist with program planning and actively participate in assigned management, classroom, and/or team meetings, training, reflective practice, and other activities to promote team building and professional development

Monitor assigned classrooms regularly to ensure compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, MA Department of Early Education and Care regulations, and all internal policies and procedures; Conduct regular monitoring of Classroom Files for completeness and accuracy

Participate in staffing schedule as needed to ensure classrooms are within designated caregiver-child ratios at all times

Establish and maintain an environment of cooperation and respect with colleagues in accordance with NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

Maintain strong relationships across C&FS divisions and identify new opportunities to work together to mutual benefit and the benefit of the community

Maintain the highest degree of professionalism at all times, including, but not limited to: adherence to dress code, to NAEYC Code of Ethics, to Child & Family code of conduct, and to consistency of care through regular attendance

As a mandated reporter, recognize and report suspected abuse and/or neglect to the appropriate authorities as required by law

Maintain confidentiality at all times and communicate to others the importance of confidentiality

Qualification

Early Childhood EducationEEC Director III certificationChild Assessment knowledgeTeaching Strategies GOLDBilingual skillsCultural responsivenessInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationInitiative