Part-time Children's Center Associate Teacher

P. Terry's Burger Stand; Brentwood (NH); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Part-time Children's Center Associate Teacher for afternoon coverage.

The role supports classroom teachers and helps create a warm, caring environment for young children from mid August to mid June, with hours 12:30pm–5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Responsibilities include supervising activities, aiding in classroom maintenance, and upholding confidentiality and safety standards while collaborating with the Director and teaching staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of nine credits in early childhood education/development, twelve credits preferred, including at least one three-credit course in child growth and development.
• CPR and First Aid training or willingness to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Models, articulates, and encourages cooperative behavior among the children.
• Interacts with children in a warm, nurturing way while providing an appropriate adult role model.
• Supports the teaching team and the childcare center activities in a timely, caring and professional manner.
• Supervises all activities indoors and out to ensure the safety and well-being of each child.
• Resolves problems with children or parents in conjunction with the teachers and Director.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Student trust-building

Education

Child development credits

CPR & First Aid training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Part-time Children's Center Associate Teacher

Part-time afternoons, Monday - Friday 12:30pm - 5:30pm, mid August- mid June.

Wage: $22.00/ hour

Position Purpose

Assists and supports the classroom teachers in creating a warm andcaring environment for young children.

Job Responsibilities

• Models, articulates, and encourages cooperative behavior amongthe children.
• Interacts with children in a warm, nurturing way whileproviding an appropriate adult role model.
• Supports the teaching team and the childcare center activitiesin a timely, caring and professional manner.
• Supervises all activities indoors and out in order to ensurethe safety and the well-being of each child.
• Resolves problems or concerns that may arise with children orparents in conjunction with the teachers and Director.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment and materials andensures the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom and commonareas.
• Changes diapers and clothing following center protocol.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, anorientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency inall aspects of Academy life.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop andmaintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trustand credibility.

• Ability to teach in a team atmosphere with high energy,flexibility, and patience.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain aprofessional demeanor and restraint at all times, includingstressful situations.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as astrong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple prioritiesand deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications asneeded.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to beflexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain aprofessional demeanor and restraint at all times, includingstressful situations.

• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independent and handle multiple prioritiesand deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications asneeded.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to beflexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain aprofessional demeanor and restraint at all times, includingstressful situations.

Direct/Indirect Reports

None.

Position Requirements

Education

• Minimum of nine credits in early childhoodeducation/development, twelve credits preferred, including at leastone three-credit course in child growth and development from anaccredited college preferred.
• Must have CPR and First Aid training or be willing to getcertification.

Experience

• Experience with infants, toddlers, and pre-school andkindergarten age children required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.Experience working with adolescents in an educational settingpreferred.
• Experience in an institutional or campus setting

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work andwill require the ability to remain standing for extended periods oftime, go up and down flights of steps, lift children in carriersand push/pull heavy strollers and wagons as well as stoop, kneel,and crouch.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50lbs withoutassistance.

Additional Requirements

1. Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewedevery 5 years).
2. Successfully complete additional components required for DHHS,Childcare Licensing Unit: Upon hire and renewed every 5 years (agerestrictions may apply).