Infant & Toddler Teacher

Teacher

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.

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.