Assistant Teacher

River Valley Club; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare center in Lebanon, NH, is seeking an Assistant Teacher to create a nurturing environment and support children's education. The role involves assisting with daily activities, ensuring safety, and interacting positively with children and families. Candidates must have a high school diploma, be at least 16 years old, and have CPR and First Aid certification. This position requires maintaining a clean and organized classroom and adhering to state licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Must meet NH licensing requirements for Assistant Teacher.
• Minimum of 16 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teaching team in creating age-appropriate activities.
• Participate in guiding children's behavior in a positive manner.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward work, coworkers, children, and families.
• Ensure safety and well-being of children at all times.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

CPR and First Aid certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Accountable to: Lead Teacher, Director, Assistant Director

Overview of general responsibilities

As a member of the teaching team, work with the Lead Teacher to create a warm, welcoming, developmentally appropriate environment for a designated age group. Assist the teaching team in creating age‑appropriate activities and lessons that support a child’s natural curiosity to learn. Participate in guiding children’s behavior in a positive manner and assist the teaching team in daily classroom routines.

Specific responsibilities

• Arrive 5 minutes prior to the shift and be prepared to start your workday on time.
• Be familiar with and follow the Rules and Regulations set by the New Hampshire Childcare Licensing Bureau.
• Complete the requirements for an Assistant Teacher position according to the New Hampshire Childcare Licensing Bureau; fingerprinting, background check, orientation, etc.
• Actively contribute to general upkeep and tidiness of the classroom. Perform housekeeping tasks such as washing dishes and toys, sanitizing, and other cleaning tasks.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward work, coworkers, children, and families.
• Interact with children, families, and staff in a positive, respectful, friendly, and caring manner.
• Encourage children to develop self‑help skills that are appropriate to their age.
• Become familiar with the center routine and ensure that it is followed, including known allergies, medications, etc. for children and staff.
• Assist in collecting and entering a minimum of 1 observation per child per week into Procare, and share with parents.
• Help maintain classroom arrangement that is attractive, well‑organized, and has functional arrangements for children to use.
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff.
• Make sure all written and verbal communication is approved through the Lead teacher.
• Perform all tasks related to the well‑being of children, including but not limited to feeding, holding, changing, and playing with each child.
• Complete needed daily reports and incident reports and have them signed by Lead Teacher on the day of the incident.
• Communicate with the Lead teacher on all accidents and illnesses.
• Attend staff meetings and in‑service days.
• Sign in/out on Procare each time a classroom is entered or left for coverage.
• Welcome children & parents upon arrival and departure with a smile.
• Adhere to all policies within the Woodrow Fitness employee handbook and the Woodrow Fitness Safety Protocols.
• Ensure safety and well‑being of children at all times, including regular head counts.
• Provide guidance and re‑direction when required; emphasize positive reinforcement; illustrate proper behavior/skills.
• Keep up to date with training hours required according to NH licensing.

Minimum qualifications

Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Will work under the direct supervision of at least a teacher‑qualified FitKids employee.

Skills and qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• Must meet NH licensing requirements for Assistant Teacher.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Physical demands

• Safely lift small children up to 50 pounds.
• Bend, stoop, and kneel to children’s level.
• Ability to sit on the floor with children.
• Tolerance of loud noise.
• Exposure to bodily fluids.
• Ability to withstand strong odors.