Associate Teacher

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability

PTO

Holidays

403(b) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Easter Seals New Hampshire, Inc. seeks an Associate Teacher to join an integrated-center program. You will work with Lead Teachers to plan developmentally appropriate curricula and nurture growth across all domains while partnering with families.

You will support inclusive classrooms, ensure safe, trauma-informed care, conduct development evaluations, and help maintain NH licensing standards. The role is full-time with standard hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain 12 early childhood education credits within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the NH Early Childhood Professional Development credential within 12 months of hire.
• Experience working with children of all abilities preferred.
• CDA's strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Teachers on weekly planning and implement age-appropriate curriculum to nurture development.
• Provide responsive care by adapting routines and balancing children’s needs with group activities.
• Perform ongoing developmental evaluations and align with curriculum implementation.
• Partner with Lead Teachers to maintain a safe, inclusive classroom aligned with NH licensing and NAEYC standards.
• Support classroom management and environment improvements to meet changing needs.

Skills

Collaboration

Child development

Family communication

Classroom management

Education

12 early childhood education credits

NH Early Childhood credential

CDA encouraged

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 ageThe 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 hireThe ability to obtain and maintain the New Hampshire Early Childhood Professional Development credential within twelve (12) months of hireExperience working with children of all abilities in a childcare or school-based setting is preferredValid driver’s license and reliable transportationIndividuals 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) AccreditationHours: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 experienceWhat’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & DisabilityPTO begins accruing on your first day!9 Paid Holidays – includes a floating holiday of your choice403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%Tuition reimbursement after one year of employmentStudent loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employmentWellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation, financial wellness and employee assistance program (EAP)To learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button below to submit your application. Have questions about the role? Schedule time to chat with our Talent Acquisition Specialist Jill: https://calendly.com/eastersealsnh-jill/15minDifficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact Jill at 603. 732.7166 or [e-mail]#INDESNH