Early Childhood - Associate Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid sick/personal days per year

11 paid holidays per year

2 - 4 weeks paid vacation

Medical insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking an Associate Teacher for their Keene Day Care Center in New Hampshire. The role involves supporting the Lead Teacher, managing classroom activities, and nurturing children's development from 6 weeks to 5 years. The ideal candidate should have a passion for early childhood education and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits include paid sick days, holidays, and medical insurance. The position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities and requires a commitment to safety and child development practices.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification within first 30 days of hire.
• Must clear a full background check and pass health screening.

Responsibilities

• Build nurturing relationships with children.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Support the Lead Teacher in implementing curriculum.
• Temporarily assume responsibilities in the Lead Teacher's absence.
• Engaged and attentive at all times.
• Cultivate relationships with families.
• Contribute to the teaching team's success.

Skills

Energetic and playful

Kind and respectful

Reliable

Understanding of child development

Engagement with children

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

9 credits in Early Childhood Education

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

About This Role

Do you have a passion for all things early childhood? Yes? So do we. Join our Keene Day Care Center team and share that passion with the little ones entrusted to our care. We are looking for someone who is energetic, playful, kind, respectful, curious, and reliable. The Associate Teacher is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher in developing a cohesive teaching team and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. The Associate Teacher must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe, stimulating, culturally sensitive classroom environment. Ages served: 6 weeks - 5 year-olds. Full and Part Time opportunities available.

What You\'ll Do

• Build nurturing, loving relationships with children.
• Ensure all Center policies, health and safety regulations, and emergency procedures, as well as state regulations, are met.
• Support the Lead Teacher in implementing educational curriculum.
• Temporarily assume extra responsibilities in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
• Be present and attentive and actively engaged at all times.
• Cultivate an open, friendly, professional relationship with families.
• Contribute to teaching team success.

Requirements

• 18 years old
• High School diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 9 credits in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification within first 30 days of hire.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Educations.
• Previous experience working in an early childhood program.
• Any of the following:
• • Experience with Pyramid Model
  • Experience with Conscious Discipline
  • Experience with Environment Rating Scales
  • Knowledge of Strengthening Families Protective Factors
  • Familiarity with NH Granite Steps for Quality

Benefits

• 10 paid sick/personal days per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 - 4 weeks paid vacation, depending on longevity
• Medical insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance