Early Childhood Teacher I

University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Hampshire in Durham seeks an Early Childhood Teacher I to join the UNH Laboratory School in the College of Health and Human Services. The role collaborates with classroom staff to plan, implement, and assess high-quality programs for children, families, and university students, with possible placement in infant, toddler, or preschool classrooms.

The position emphasizes curriculum development, student mentorship, and program evaluation, reporting to the Executive and Assistant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with at least six credits in EC/Preschool Education.
• Four years of related teaching experience.
• New Hampshire Early Childhood Professional Development Credential is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Observe, assess, and document children's growth to inform curriculum planning.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment and supervise activities.
• Mentor student interns, teaching assistants, and practicum students.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Curriculum planning

Communication skills

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Six credits in Early Childhood/Preschool Education

Job description

The Early Childhood Teacher I position is part of the UNH Laboratory School within the College of Health and Human Services, Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Reporting to the Executive Director and Assistant Director, the teacher collaborates with classroom staff to plan, implement, and assess high-quality early childhood programs for children, families, and university students. The position may be assigned to infant, toddler, or preschool classrooms based on program needs.

Duties/Responsibilities

Curriculum and Teaching (60%)

• Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally and culturally appropriate learning experiences for children.
• Observe, assess, and document children's growth and development to inform curriculum planning.
• Maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment that supports children's learning and well-being.
• Supervise children during all classroom activities and routines

Classroom Leadership and Team Collaboration (30%)

• Build positive partnerships with families through regular communication, conferences, and family engagement activities.
• Collaborate with teaching team members to ensure effective classroom operations, shared decision-making, and high-quality programming.
• Supervise and mentor student interns, teaching assistants, and practicum students as assigned.

Program Operations, Documentation, and Professional Leadership (10%)

• Maintain required child, family, assessment, and classroom records in compliance with licensing, accreditation, and program standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, committees, and center-wide initiatives.
• Support research, advocacy, and continuous program improvement efforts.
• Perform classroom operational duties and contribute to the health, safety, and maintenance of the program.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Preschool Education, or Elementary Education (including at least six credits in Early Childhood/Preschool Education) and four (4) years of related teaching experience.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• New Hampshire Early Childhood Professional Development Credential for Early Childhood Educator.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
• Ability to plan, implement, assess, and adapt curriculum based on children's interests, strengths, and developmental needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, colleagues, and university students.
• Effective leadership, collaboration, and mentoring skills, including the ability to supervise interns and teaching assistants.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and record-keeping skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of an early childhood classroom

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience in a NAEYC-accredited program, laboratory school setting, or supervising student teachers/interns preferred.

Applicant Instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range

$40,020.00 - $71,130.00

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham