UPK Teacher (Preschool)

Description

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 (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. Learn more about us at www.ellisearlylearning.org.

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

Requirements

 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.