Associate Teacher

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College is seeking an Associate Teacher in Hanover, NH. This role supports a teaching team, plans curriculum, guides children’s behavior, records developmental progress, and may lead in the Lead Teacher’s absence.

Requires an Associate's degree or equivalent with 9 credits in Early Childhood Education; onsite, full-time position with a 40-hour week. The position is subject to Dartmouth’s tobacco-free policy and union posting rules, with a standard schedule Monday–Friday first shift and

Qualifications

• Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 9 credits in Early Childhood Education are required.
• Preferred: Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Articulates program goals and selects activities which lead to achieving those goals.
• Assists with well-rounded classroom curriculum planning and child assessment.
• Assists with developing a comprehensive curriculum promoting growth in physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas.
• Assists with planning curriculum based on the needs and interests and individual development of children.
• Assists with adapting programming to meet the needs of individual children and families.
• Interacts with children during activities to support learning and provides materials and ideas to extend play.
• Assists with creating an environment where children can feel safe and secure throughout the day.
• Assists with supervising temporary staff and volunteers.
• Assumes the role of Lead teacher in the absence of Lead Teacher.

Education

Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (5/4/2026) THROUGH (5/10/2026). Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Position Information

Posting date 05/04/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 1000245

Position Title

Position Title Associate Teacher

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $30.99

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $30.99

Union Type

SEIU Level

SEIU Level J

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Schedule: Monday-Friday 1st shift; Saturday/Sunday off
Start time range 7.30am to 9.30am; end time range 3.30pm-5.30pm.

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. n/a

Is this a grant funded position?

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

As a member of a teaching team, the Associate Teacher works under the direction of the Lead Teacher in meeting the care, developmental and educational needs for a group of children. Works with all staff to create a warm, caring, and safe environment for the care of young children. Participates in planning and implementing the curriculum, guiding children’s behavior, communicating with parents, recording children’s developmental progress, and supervising part-time staff. Assumes role of Lead Teacher in his/her absence.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

9 credits in Early Childhood Education

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-6612

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Department Contact's Phone Number

Department Contact's Phone Number 603-646-6612

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function

Additional Instructions

Schedule: Monday-Friday 1st shift; Saturday/Sunday off
Start time range 7.30am to 9.30am; end time range 3.30pm-5.30pm.

• Articulates program goals and selects activities which lead to achieving those goals.
• Assists with well-rounded classroom curriculum planning and child assessment.
• Assists with developing a comprehensive curriculum promoting a program which focuses on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of children.
• Assists with planning curriculum based on the needs and interests and individual development of children.
• Assists with adapting programming to meet the needs of individual children and families.
• Interacts with children during activities to support learning and provides materials and ideas to extend play.
• Supports activities a manner that will facilitate children’s enjoyment of activities and learning.
• Participates in conversations with children appreciating their individuality; joins in their play; reads to children one-on-one or in groups.
• Assumes leadership of a specific activity when more than one activity is occurring.
• Observes, assesses, and records children’s skills and maintains records on children’s progress.
• Assists with arranging special events including walking field trips and visitors.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 40

Description

Classroom Management

• Assists in the creation and maintenance of an attractive and well-organized classroom, assuring arrangements are functional for children’s use and encourage creativity and exploration.
• Assists with transitions from home to school.
• Maintains awareness of the whereabouts of each child.
• Assists with establishing behavior guidelines and follows through with appropriate expectations for children’s behavior.
• Provides guidance and re-direction when required; uses techniques of positive guidance.
• Enables children to resolve their own conflicts.
• Models and teaches developmentally appropriate behavior and skills.
• Assists with creating an environment where children can feel safe and secure throughout the day.
• Responds to observed needs for attention, reassurance, etc.
• Assists children in managing their feelings positively.
• Verifies individuals other than parents/guardians are authorized to escort children.
• Ensures that children are signed in and out.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 40

Description

Health and Safety

• Ensures the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Implements the health policies of the Center, including good hygiene such as hand washing, toileting and diapering procedures.
• Reports accidents and injuries to parents, Lead Teacher and Director, and administers first aid as needed.
• Ensures children are dressed appropriately for health and safety.
• Dispenses and stores medications in accordance with Center policies.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

Description

Family Relationships

• Maintains confidentiality of information about children and families.
• Communicates with families to share information about daily activities.
• Provides suggestions in response to families’ requests or concerns.
• Participates in conducting regular family conferences. Communicates through bulletin boards, newsletters, and written notes and other means.
• Assists in arranging events and activities for children and families.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 10

Description

• Provides assistance to other classrooms as necessary.
• Collaborates with other classrooms on activities and events.
• Assists in maintaining shared spaces.
• Participates in the maintenance of equipment and supplies and informs the Lead Teacher or office of needs.
• Participates in standing and ad-hoc center committees.
• Pursues on-going professional development.
• Works with other staff members on center development and on resolution of center issues.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 5

Description

Additional Responsibilities

• Assists with supervising temporary staff and volunteers.
• Participates in regular team meetings.
• Assumes the role of Lead teacher in their absence.
• Coordinates meal and snack preparation, ensuring children have adequate nutritious food.
• Models good eating habits and manners and promotes a relaxing mealtime environment.

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned

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