Associate Infant Teacher | The Learning Center | Full Time | Day

Concord Hospital•Concord, NH

About The Position

The Associate Infant Teacher promotes children's social, physical, and intellectual growth by providing developmentally appropriate care and observing and documenting children's learning and development. The role supervises classroom operations in the Lead Teacher's absence and communicates effectively with children, center staff, and families. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 9 credits in Early Childhood Education or related coursework, including at least 3 credits in child or human growth and development, from a regionally accredited college; alternatively, current certification as a Para II educator by the Department of Education is accepted. The employee must be at least 18 years old. Infant and Child CPR certification including AED training, and Basic First Aid, must be obtained within six months of hire. Two years of experience working with young children in a group setting is preferred. The job is full-time, day shift, at The Learning Center. Physical work requirements include regular lifting, carrying, or pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds; frequent handling of 10–25 pounds; and occasional handling of 20–50 pounds. Work involves frequent exposure to bodily fluids and occasional exposure to various environmental and occupational hazards. The work environment is usually moderately noisy. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, plus at least 9 credits in Early Childhood Education or related coursework, including at least 3 credits in child or human growth and development, from a regionally accredited college; or current certification as a Para II educator by the Department of Education.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must obtain Infant and Child CPR certification including AED training, and Basic First Aid, within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience working with young children in a group setting.

Responsibilities

Provide a positive influence to the classroom team and center coworkers.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with each child and family.
Engage with children to meet their developmental and social-emotional needs.
Model and teach children self-regulation skills.
Implement a child-centered curriculum in a safe, organized environment.
Observe children to assess development, share information with families, and plan curriculum accordingly.
Support and follow Concord Hospital and Learning Center policies and procedures.
Complete administrative tasks required for New Hampshire Child Care licensing, NAEYC accreditation, and Learning Center policies.
Demonstrate leadership skills as needed.
Commit to continual learning and professional development, and suggest improvements based on best practice.
Promote children's social, physical, and intellectual growth through developmentally appropriate care.
Observe and document children's learning and development.
Supervise classroom operations in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
Communicate effectively with children, center staff, and families.