Associate Teacher

Easterseals NH • Manchester, NH

3d • $19 - $24

About The Position

The Associate Teacher is an active member of a childcare center and partners with Lead Teachers and other staff to support the academic and social-emotional growth and development of children in their care. The role also includes building partnerships with parents and children’s caregivers to encourage family participation in the program.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have the ability to obtain twelve college-level early childhood education credits, including three credits in childhood growth and development, within twelve months of hire.
• Have the ability to obtain and maintain the New Hampshire Early Childhood Professional Development credential within twelve months of hire.
• Have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children of all abilities in a childcare or school-based setting is preferred.
• Applicants with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Teachers to develop weekly plans and implement age-appropriate curricula that nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development.
• Provide responsive care by adapting daily caregiving routines and balancing children’s individual and group interests and needs.
• Provide a developmentally appropriate and inclusive classroom environment that reflects children’s learning and growth.
• Perform ongoing developmental evaluations and implement curriculum that addresses each child’s individual needs.
• Partner with Lead Teachers on classroom management, including continually planning, evaluating, and improving the classroom’s physical environment to meet the changing needs of developing children.
• Ensure safe, developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed environments aligned with NH Child Care Licensing Unit rules and National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for eligible full-time employees.
• Paid time off begins accruing on the first day.
• Nine paid holidays, including a floating holiday.
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment.
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment.
• Wellness programs, including nutritional counseling, reimbursement programs for weight loss and tobacco cessation, financial wellness, and an employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed