Associate Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,893,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

RainbowLand in Bedford, NH seeks an Associate Teacher to support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing classroom for ages 6 weeks to 8 months. The role offers hands-on learning opportunities and a pathway into early childhood education.

The schedule runs on a rotating shift from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with a focus on developmental activities, observation, and collaboration with families to support each child's growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 9 credits in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience with young children in licensed childcare or school setting.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Background check and fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and educational activities.
• Provide individualized support to students to encourage social, emotional, and individual growth.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment in compliance with state regulations.
• Observe and document student progress, sharing insights with the Lead Teacher and parents.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

9 credits in Early Childhood Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Associate Teacher to join our educational team in Bedford, NH. In this role, you will work closely with the Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging, and supportive classroom environment that fosters early childhood development for ages 6 weeks to 8 months. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring educator to gain hands-on classroom experience while making a meaningful impact on young learners. Hours for this program are a rotating schedule of 7 am to 4 pm and 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

What You'll Do

• Assist the Lead Teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and educational activities specific to this age group
• Provide individualized support to students to encourage social, emotional, and individual growth.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment in compliance with state regulations.
• Observe and document student progress, sharing insights with the Lead Teacher and parents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent qualification.

• Minimum of 9 credits in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Proven experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or school setting.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive background check and fingerprinting process.

Nice To Have

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Active Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Development
• Paid holidays, we are also closed for 3 professional development days which are paid

About Us

RainbowLand was founded in 1999 and is a licensed facility through the State of New Hampshire. We are open throughout the year from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday. We have been in business for 24 years. Owner is a part of the work force. She works along side her teachers every day to help and support the staff in any way possible. She believes in being the substitute teacher when necessary. We believe in smaller ratios when humanly possible, infants and toddler classes are the perfect example. We have individual classrooms for each age.

RainbowLand educates children from ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Although the center is equipped and licensed for a total of 105 children, we only enroll approximately 80 to ensure the highest quality of education and personal attention.

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent