Part-time Children's Center Associate Teacher

Phillips Exeter Academy; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH, is seeking a Part-time Children's Center Associate Teacher to support classroom teachers and help create a warm, nurturing environment for young children.

The role requires experience with infants to preschoolers, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to work as part of a team in a busy campus setting. On-site position with typical duties including supervision, diapering, and activity support.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine credits in early childhood education/development, twelve credits preferred.
• CPR and First Aid training or willingness to obtain certification.
• Experience with infants, toddlers, and preschool/Kindergarten age children.

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 childcare center activities in a timely, caring manner.
• Supervises all activities indoors and out to ensure safety and well-being.
• Resolves problems with children or parents in conjunction with teachers and Director.
• Assists in maintaining equipment and ensuring classroom cleanliness and orderliness.
• Changes diapers and clothing following center protocol.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Early childhood education credits

CPR and First Aid training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Part-time Children's Center Associate Teacher

Job Category: Harris Family Children's Center

Requisition Number: PARTT003461

• Posted : July 22, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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New Hampshire
Phillips Exeter Academy
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833, USA

New Hampshire
Phillips Exeter Academy
20 Main St
Exeter, NH 03833, USA

Part-time Children's Center Associate Teacher

Wage: $22.00/ hour

Position Purpose

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

Job 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 in order to ensure the safety and the well-being of each child.
• Resolves problems or concerns that may arise with children or parents in conjunction with the teachers and Director.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment and materials and ensures the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom and common areas.
• Changes diapers and clothing following center protocol.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
• Ability to teach in a team atmosphere with high energy, flexibility, and patience.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.

Direct/Indirect Reports

None.

Position Requirements

Education

• Minimum of nine credits in early childhood education/development, twelve credits preferred, including at least one three-credit course in child growth and development from an accredited college preferred.
• Must have CPR and First Aid training or be willing to get certification.

Experience

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

Physical Requirements

• Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work and will require the ability to remain standing for extended periods of time, go up and down flights of steps, lift children in carriers and push/pull heavy strollers and wagons as well as stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50lbs without assistance.

Additional Requirements

• Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).
• Successfully complete additional components required for DHHS, Childcare Licensing Unit: Upon hire and renewed every 5 years (age restrictions may apply).

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Experience

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