Infant / Toddler Teacher- Up to 5k Welcome

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

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.