All-School Teacher

MISSION: Ellis Early Learning partners with families to provide high-quality early childhood education 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 (formerly known as Ellis Memorial) is a vibrant, Boston-based nonprofit with a rich history founded in 1885. Our goal is to help all children develop the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to be successful in school and life, regardless of their background. Ellis has earned numerous accolades and is ranked in the top 6% of all early childhood programs by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Ellis is a local and national model for inclusive, equitable quality early education and stands out for being among the most socio-economically, racially, and culturally diverse organizations serving the children of Boston.

Our many innovative partnerships include the New England Conservatory, which provides weekly onsite music instruction to all children, Boston Public Schools which funds four high-performing Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) classrooms, JumpStart, Raising a Reader, and others. Ellis serves over 300 children annually at its flagship campus in the South End and a center in Jamaica Plain.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The All-School Teacher plays a vital role in supporting multiple classrooms as needed to meet the needs of the organization. The All-School Teacher will assist Lead Teachers, provide supervision, and help maintain a nurturing and safe learning environment for young children.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support lead teachers in various classrooms (infants, toddlers, preschool) as needed.
• Implement lesson plans and engage children in educational activities.
• Assist with classroom management, ensuring a positive and safe environment.
• Supervise and interact with children during playtime, meals, and rest periods.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation protocols, including diapering and handwashing.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff.
• Help with classroom organization, cleaning, and preparation of learning materials.
• Provide coverage for teachers during breaks, absences, or planning periods.
• Observe and report any developmental concerns or incidents to lead teachers or directors.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Exhibits outstanding organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal direction and support.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruitment tools (Paylocity ATS, really Recruiter, LinkedIn Recruiter preferred).
• Strong ability to manage multiple job openings in a fast-paced, temporary setting.
• Ability to appropriately handle highly confidential information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have a minimum of 12 credits in Early Childhood Education, additional compensation is offered for advanced degree (i.e. Associate’s, Bachelor’s degree).
• DEEC Certification for age-appropriate group.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• At least one-year of experience working with young children in a childcare or preschool setting.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom environments.
• Strong communication (orally and in writing) and teamwork skills.
• Sound personal judgement, initiative, and resourcefulness.
• Sensitivity to multi-cultural issues, multi-cultural training preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to practice effective time management, organizational skills, priority management, and analytical ability
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND BENEFITS:

The All-School Teacher position is a full-time, on-site, non-exempt position offering competitive pay and benefits. Competitive benefits package includes vacation and sick time, birthday holiday, health insurance, dental/vision insurance, flex spending accountant, discount childcare (based on availability), life insurance, STD, EAP services, and 401k with employer match after one year of employment.