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Ellis Memorial & Eldredge House. was established in 1885 and has, since that time, maintained a policy of service to working families and caregivers. Since 1984 the Board of Directors has reaffirmed this policy of non-discriminatory service delivery and employment through the continued adoption and endorsement of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action. Access to employment and service delivery by all otherwise eligible persons, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, disability is now and shall remain the policy and objective of the Agency.
Infant/Toddler Teachers and Assistant Teachers
Ellis Memorial offers early education and childcare programs for children two months to thirteen years, and an adult day program for frail, elderly, and disabled adults.The children's programs feature curricula and programming that is age appropriate to the individual child, encourages the development of socialization skills, and provides recreational and educational activities.
All childrens programs are licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care and the Infant/Toddler and PSK Programs are accredited by NAEYC.
In support of working parents, our programs operate Monday-Friday, year round, with the exception of legal holidays. The Infant/Toddler and PSK programs are open 7:30 am 5:30 pm and the After School Programs are open 2-6 pm, 8am-6pm during school vacations/summer.
Ellis Memorial is expanding its Infant and Toddler program and is in need of FULL TIME qualified teachers and assistant teachers.
Infant/Toddler Teacher and Assistant Job Descriptions:
I. RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Teacher is responsible for supervision of his/her children's group as well as the design and implementation of day to day activity and learning plan.
II. SPECIFIC 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 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 childs 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 feeding according to a child's individual schedules;
Provide diaper and clothing changes on a regular basis and as needed.
Supervise toileting of older toddlers if needed
III. QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have minimum of Associates Degree with emphasis on Early Childhood Education; or
At least 12 credits in Early Childhood Education and actively working towards Associates Degree
At least one year work experience with appropriate age group;
DEEC certification for age appropriate 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.
Send cover letter and resume to:
Maria Teixeira, Early Education Director
Ellis Memorial
P.O. Box 352
Boston, MA 02117
fax: (617) 695-9309
E-mail resume and cover letter to mariateixeira@ellismemorial.org
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