REPORTS TO: Infant & Toddler Site Director
LOCATION: 58 or 66 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
UPDATED: April 2024
ELLIS MISSION: Ellis partners with families to provide high-quality early childhood education and out-of-school programs in a warm, nurturing environment. A recognized leader in our field, we support children across the socio-economic spectrum, treasure diversity in all forms, and celebrate the joy of childhood.
Ellis Early Learning, "Ellis," (formerly known as Ellis Memorial) is a vibrant, Boston-based nonprofit with a rich history founded in 1885. Ellis provides the highest quality early education and care for infants, toddlers and preschool children. Ellis is among the most socio-economically, racially, and culturally diverse organizations serving children in Boston and is nationally accredited. Through a partnership with Boston Public Schools, it also operates four high performing community based UPK classrooms. Ellis operates out of two historic buildings in the South End and a center in Jamaica Plain and serves over 300 children annually. Learn more about us at .
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Teacher is responsible for the supervision of their children's group as well as the design and implementation of day-to-day activity and learning plan.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide planning and execution of appropriate reading readiness experiences for each curriculum group
- Provide planning and execution of appropriate art, music, literature, science, etc. activities
- Maintain records of the progress of each child's growth and development
- Maintain communication regarding child's growth and development with staff members, Program Director, and parents
- Maintain classroom and all educational equipment and materials
- Maintain records of all accidents, concerns regarding children, unusual behavior of children, suspected incidents of abuse and/or neglect and communicate information to Program Director
- Ensure adequate nurturing of child's developmental tasks, including any special needs mandated by Protective Services
- Schedule and participate in all staff/parent meetings
- Knowledge of all emergency procedures
- Assist Lead Teacher with progress reports
- Participate/attend monthly staff meetings/workshops
- Participate in Individual (1:1) meetings with program director every 2-months
- Provide individual time for each child in playing, holding, and talking
- Provide feedings according to a child's schedule
- Provide diaper and clothing changes regularly and as needed
- Supervise toileting of older toddlers if needed
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a minimum of 12 credits in Early Childhood Education, if you have an advanced degree (i.e. Associates, Bachelor's Degree) additional compensation is offered
- At least one-year work experience with the appropriate age group
- DEEC certification for age-appropriate group
- Must be at least 18 of age
- At least one year work experience with appropriate age group
- Certified in First Aid and CPR for children
- Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Demonstrated ability to practice effective time management, organizational skills, priority management, and analytical ability
- Sensitivity to multi-cultural issues, multi-cultural training preferred
- Good role model
- Sound personal judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Competitive benefits package includes vacation and sick time, birthday holiday, health insurance, dental/vision insurance, flex spending accountant and 401k with employer match with a full-time/40 hour a week position.
The purpose of this description is to describe the major responsibilities of the position. It is not to be considered a complete statement of all elements of the work that may be performed.
All candidates must conduct and pass an EEC Background check before their start date.