Associate Teacher

easterseals; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO after day 1

3 9 paid holidays

Job summary

Easterseals NH in Manchester is seeking an Associate Teacher to support children's growth in an integrated center setting. This full-time role partners with Lead Teachers to implement weekly lesson plans and foster a supportive learning environment.

You will deliver developmentally appropriate activities, adapt routines to each child, maintain a safe, trauma-informed classroom, and work with families to promote participation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must obtain 12 ECE credits within 12 months.
• Must obtain NH Early Childhood Credential within 12 months.
• Experience with children of all abilities preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CDA's strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Teachers to develop weekly lesson plans and implement age-appropriate curriculum.
• Provide responsive care by adapting daily routines to individual and group needs.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment reflecting children’s learning and growth.
• Conduct ongoing developmental evaluations and align with curriculum.
• Partner with Lead Teachers on classroom management and environment improvements.
• Ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed setting in line with NH CCLU and NAEYC standards.

Skills

Age 18+

Childcare experience

Driver's license

CDA encouraged

Education

12 ECE credits within 12 months

NH ECD credential within 12 months

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
• Individuals with CDA's strongly encouraged to apply!

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?

• 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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