Windy Hill School / Extended Day Teacher

Colby-Sawyer College • New London, NH

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About The Position

Bring your creativity and enthusiasm for working with children to the early childhood laboratory school on campus at Colby-Sawyer College. The Extended Day Teacher at Windy Hill School provides formal and informal instruction and care for children enrolled in one of the programs. They abide by licensing standards and model best practices in early care and education while providing guidance and training for Colby-Sawyer College students in a lab school setting. Teachers also adhere to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. This is a part-time position: 25 hours per week / 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. / Monday through Friday, working 10 months during the academic year.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in child development/early childhood education or related field, bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must be able to meet State of NH requirements for lead teacher.
• One to three years of relevant teaching/childcare experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Broad base of knowledge and skills related to implementing educational curricula for assigned age group, including specific training in theories and methods applied in the various lab school programs.
• Curriculum planning experience.
• First Aid and CPR.
• Computer literate and knowledge of technology-based learning for young children.

Responsibilities

• Teach, supervise and assist children implementing appropriate educational curriculum.
• Plan daily lessons and activities; organize and prepare associated materials.
• Align classroom curriculum to the children's needs and aligned with CHI courses.
• Assist in training, planning/supervising and evaluating the daily activities of the students (internships, work-study and practicums).
• Maintain a safe indoor and outdoor environment.
• Confer with parents daily. Discuss children's progress, challenges and concerns.
• Maintain professional development as outlined by the State of NH.
• Establish annual professional goals that align with Windy Hill and Colby-Sawyer College.
• Carry out a variety of maintenance tasks such as cleaning up, setting up classroom and organizing materials.
• Assist in planning and carrying out field trips and special events.
• Assist other teachers and director as needed with a variety of administrative tasks. Attend staff meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree