Associate Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & DI

PTO from day one

9 Holidays + floating holiday

403(b) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easterseals NH is hiring an Associate Teacher for our Manchester childcare program. The role supports development of children’s growth and collaborates with Lead Teachers to deliver engaging daily plans and family involvement.

Full-time position with standard 8:00–5:00 hours, Monday through Friday, and potential schedule adjustments based on program needs. A competitive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Must obtain 12 ECE credits within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain NH Early Childhood Professional Development credential within 12 months of hire.
• Experience with children of all abilities preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Teachers to plan weekly lessons and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
• Provide responsive care and adapt routines to individual and group needs.
• Create an inclusive, developmentally appropriate classroom environment reflecting children’s learning and growth.
• Perform ongoing developmental evaluations and align with curriculum to address each child’s needs.
• Partner with Lead Teachers to manage the classroom and enhance the physical environment.
• Ensure a safe, trauma-informed care setting in line with NH CCLU rules and NAEYC accreditation.

Skills

Child development

Collaborative work

Adaptability

Reliable transportation

Education

ECE credits (12)

NH ECD credential

Tools

Driver's license

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