Early Childhood Teacher II
About The Position
The Early Childhood Teacher II position is part of the UNH Laboratory School within the College of Health and Human Services, Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Reporting to the Director and Assistant Director, the teacher collaborates with classroom staff to plan, implement, and assess high-quality early childhood programs for children, families, and university students. The position may be assigned to infant, toddler, or preschool classrooms based on program needs. The role provides classroom and program leadership, including curriculum design and evaluation, child observation and assessment, family partnerships, staff collaboration, supervision and mentoring, documentation, and contributions to program operations and professional initiatives. The teacher is responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive, engaging learning environment and supporting compliance with licensing, accreditation, and program standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Preschool Education, or Elementary Education, including at least six credits in Early Childhood/Preschool Education.
- Six years of related early childhood education experience.
- New Hampshire Early Childhood Professional Development Credential for Early Childhood Educator.
- Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
- Ability to plan, implement, assess, and adapt curriculum based on children's interests, strengths, and developmental needs.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, colleagues, and university students.
- Effective leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills, including the ability to supervise interns and teaching assistants.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of an early childhood classroom.
Nice To Haves
- Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
- Experience in a NAEYC-accredited program, laboratory school setting, or supervising student teachers/interns.
- Experience mentoring college students or supporting preservice educators.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous evaluation of developmentally, culturally, and linguistically responsive curriculum and learning experiences.
- Lead observation, assessment, and documentation of children's growth and development, using data to inform curriculum planning and individualized support strategies.
- Establish, maintain, and monitor a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that promotes high-quality teaching, child well-being, and positive developmental outcomes.
- Assume primary responsibility for children's supervision, safety, and overall learning experience across classroom activities, routines, and transitions.
- Guide and support teaching team members in curriculum implementation, classroom management, and practices that advance program quality and consistency.
- Develop strong partnerships with families through proactive communication, conferences, engagement opportunities, and collaborative goal setting.
- Provide day-to-day leadership for classroom operations, fostering shared decision-making, accountability, and effective collaboration among teaching team members.
- Mentor, supervise, and evaluate student interns, teaching assistants, practicum students, and other assigned personnel.
- Coordinate and delegate classroom responsibilities to support effective staffing, continuity of care, and program goals.
- Serve as a resource and role model for colleagues, promoting best practices in early childhood education and family engagement.
- Oversee accurate, high-quality, and timely child, family, assessment, and classroom documentation in accordance with licensing, accreditation, and program standards.
- Contribute to program leadership through committees, strategic initiatives, professional development, and center-wide decision-making.
- Support research, advocacy, innovation, and continuous quality improvement aligned with the center's mission and strategic priorities.
- Monitor classroom operations and help maintain standards for health, safety, risk management, and facility care.
- Represent the program in professional and community activities, demonstrating leadership and commitment to excellence in early childhood education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
