Associate Teacher

Easterseals NH; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability

PTO from day 1

9 paid holidays

403(b) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals NH in Manchester, NH seeks an Associate Teacher to partner with Lead Teachers in an integrated-center program. You will support development of weekly lesson plans, provide responsive and inclusive care, and help maintain a safe, growth-focused classroom environment for all children.

You will engage with families, meet NH licensing requirements, and participate in ongoing evaluations to support each child’s development and learning journey.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to obtain 12 ECE credits within 12 months of hire, including 3 in growth and development.
• Must obtain and maintain NH ECE credential within 12 months of hire.
• Experience with diverse children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Teachers to develop weekly lesson plans for age-appropriate curriculum across all development domains.
• Provide responsive care, adapting routines to meet individual and group needs.
• Maintain a developmentally appropriate, inclusive classroom environment reflecting children’s learning and growth.
• Conduct ongoing developmental evaluations and align with curriculum implementations for each child.
• Assist with classroom management and improve the physical environment to meet evolving needs.
• Ensure safe, trauma-informed care aligned with NH licensing and NAEYC accreditation.

Education

Twelve early childhood education credits incl. 3 in growth & development

NH Early Childhood Professional Development credential

Job description

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Do you enjoy working in an integrated-center based program? This could be a good fit for you!

The Associate Teacher is an active member of the childcare center and partners with Lead Teachers, and other staff, on the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care. Associate Teachers will develop partnerships with parents/children’s caregivers to engage and encourage family participation in the program.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 18 years of age

• The ability to obtain twelve (12) early childhood education credits, including 3 credits in childhood growth and development, at the college level within twelve (12) months of hire

• The ability to obtain and maintain the New Hampshire Early Childhood Professional Development credential within twelve (12) months of hire

• Experience working with children of all abilities in a childcare or school-based setting is preferred

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Lead Teachers in the development of weekly planning and implements age-appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development in their care.

• Provide responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and balancing the individual and group interests and/or needs of the children.

• Provide a developmentally appropriate and inclusive classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth

• Perform on-going developmental evaluations and follow curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child.

• Partner with Lead Teachers on overall classroom management to include, continuously plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child.

• Ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed care aligned environments for all children in conjunction with NH Child Care Licensing Unit (NH CCLU) rules and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation

Hours:

• Full-time, 40 hour position.

• Monday - Friday with hours expected to primarily be 8:00-5:00, but subject to change based on program needs.

Compensation:

• $18.50 - $24.00; based off education and experience

What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability

• PTO begins accruing on your first day!

• 9 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice

• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%

• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment

• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment

• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation, financial wellness and employee assistance program (EAP)

EOE

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