UPK Teacher (Preschool)

Job Title

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 (formerly known as Ellis Memorial) is a vibrant, Boston-based nonprofit with a rich history founded in 1885. Ellis provides high-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. Through a partnership with Boston Public Schools, it operates four high-performing community-based KO and K1 classrooms. Ellis operates out of two historic buildings in the South End and has expanded to a new site in JP in September 2021. Ellis currently serves over 200 children annually.

Primary Responsibilities

The Teacher is responsible for the supervision of his/her children's group as well as the design and implementation of day-to-day activity and learning plan. The Teacher will provide planning and execution of BPS Focus on PreK Curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and execution of appropriate 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, VP of Programs, 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 VP of Programs
• 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/ and all required BPS trainings
• Participate in Individual (1:1) meetings with program director every 2-months
• Provide clothing changes and supervise toileting regularly and as needed

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of Bachelor's Degree
• At least one-year work experience with the appropriate age group
• DEEC certification for Preschool
• 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 50 lbs.