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Floating Teacher
Community Children's Center, Jamaica Plain

Horizons for Homeless Children (HHC) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality programs and services to homeless children and families throughout the state of Massachusetts.  We have three Community Children's Centers, serving a total of 175 children.  This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Center Director.  Floating Teachers are assigned to a classroom as needed and the assignment changes according to the need.  HHC is actively seeking to increase the cultural diversity of its workforce.  Join our dedicated team, and make a real difference!

Qualifications: 

  • AA Degree required ECE or related field required; must be Dept of EEC teacher qualified
  • Priority will be given to individuals who have had previous experience working with homeless children and their families
  • Candidates will be professional, sensitive, and enthusiastic, and show a commitment to working with homeless families
  • Must be flexible and willing to work between the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Professional Development:

  • Maintain current certification in First Aid/CPR
  • Attend all HHC Professional development trainings
  • Complete 20 workshop hours per year to meet EEC requirements

Benefits: 
Health, dental, short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, tuition reimbursement, and 403(b) plan with match

Salary Range:
Low 30's depending on education and experience

Contact:
Horizons for Homeless Children
Andrea Urbano, Center Based Programs Director
1705 Columbus Ave
Roxbury, MA  02119
Fax: (617) 445-2124
Email:
aurbano@horizonsforhomelesschildren.org

Horizons for Homeless Children is an AA/EEO employer.

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