POSITIONAssistant Teacher/Classroom Assistant

PROGRAM Early Education

REPORTS TO Site Director

LOCATION 58/66 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116

UPDATED June 2021

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, and out-of-school time programs for youth in grades K through 8. 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 two high-performing community-based K-1 classrooms. Ellis operates out of two historic buildings in the South End and will be expanding to a new site in JP in September 2021. Ellis currently serves over 200 children annually. Learn more about us at www.ellismemorial.org.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Substitute has the responsibility of working closely with teachers and assisting them with various tasks relating to supervision and engagement of children, including classroom activities, bathroom monitoring and activity clean-up.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Teacher(s) in providing appropriate early childhood educational experiences for children in art, music, literature, etc.
• Assist in arrangement and upkeep of classroom and all equipment and materials
• Assist in supervising all activities to ensure the safety of children at all times
• Assist in breakfast, lunch, snack, and nap time activities
• Assist in regular cleaning tasks (toys, surface areas, etc.)
• Meet with supervisor on a monthly basis, or as determined by supervisor
• Participate/attend in staff meetings as requested
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have at least a High School Diploma or GED (Early Childhood Certification ideal)
• Must have at least one month's experience working with children, preferably in a daycare setting
• Babysitting/nanny/mother's helper experience welcome
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated ability to practice effective time management; strong organization skills required
• Love of children, warmth, and a positive attitude
• Reliable, punctual, professional
  

The purpose of this description is to provide 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.