Full Time Diaper Model Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

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 www.ellisearlylearning.org.
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

• Must have a minimum of 12 credits in Early Childhood Education, if you have an advanced degree (i.e. Associates, Bachelor's Degree) additional compensation is offered
• At least one-year work experience with the appropriate age group
• DEEC certification for age-appropriate group
• Must be at least 18 of age
• At least one year work experience with appropriate age 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
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

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.