Assistant Teacher

Send your resume and cover letter to: Michele D’Ambrosio

What We Need

East Boston Social Centers, Inc. is currently seeking motivated individuals for position of Assistant Teacher. Reporting to the programs Site Coordinator, general responsibilities include the supervision of a group of 10-13 preschool children. East Boston Social Centers, Inc. is looking for someone with a motivation to work with children and charisma to effectively promote the East Boston Social Centers, Inc. culture.


Why It Matters

The Assistant Teacher should embody East Boston Social Centers, Inc. core values: collaborative, transparent, accountable, and proactive and will demonstrate the ability to accomplish established objectives and effectively provide high quality programming. This position requires relationship-building and collaboration skills, the ability stay and complete assigned tasks, and commitment to the mission and culture of East Boston Social Centers, Inc.

Job Duties

The responsibilities of the Assistant Teacher, include but are not limited to:

  • Support a small group of children while interacting in a positive way as to provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment

  • Engage in a way that meets the individual needs of all children

  • Participate in activities. Your involvement in the activity increases the enjoyment and educational value for the children; it is not enough to watch the children play, all ELC staff must play with the children and talk to them.

  • Assist in planning, preparing activities and decorating the classroom in a manner that is appropriate for the age of the children in the classroom.

  • Effectively and appropriately communicate with coworkers and families

  • Attend staff meetings and professional development

  • Commit to further your Education. You need to show documentation that you are currently enrolled in a Higher Education Degree Program related to the field

  • Complete First Aid every 2 years.

  • Attend courses and workshops. 20 hours of training must be completed. 4 training hours must be obtained through participation in dealing with children who have special needs workshop.

  • Additional Responsibilities as deemed necessary by the program Site Coordinator

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will be a detailed-oriented self-starter with strong leadership, organizational management, and communication skills. Familiarity with youth development is highly desired.

  • Have a suitable BRC

  • Complete Staff Orientation

  • Complete EEC Essentials within 2 month of hire

    Learn more information on EEC hiring requirements here

To Apply:

Send your resume and cover letter to: Michele D’Ambrosio

East Boston Social Centers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.