Associate Teacher

Position Details

Title:

Associate Teacher

Location:

Hanover, NH

• Employment Category:
  Regular Full Time
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Term Position:
  No
• Grant Funded:
  No
• Remote Work Eligibility:
  Onsite only

Range: $29.94

SEIU Level J

Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day between the hours of 7:30-5:30 (40 hours per week)

• Required:
  
  Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience; 9 credits in Early Childhood Education
• Preferred:
  Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

• Curriculum and Teaching – 40%:
  Articulates program goals, assists with classroom curriculum planning, supports activities for children's learning, observes and records progress, assists with special events and field trips.
• Classroom Management – 40%:
  Maintains organized classroom, assists with transitions, establishes behavior guidelines, models developmentally appropriate behavior, ensures safety and security.
• Health and Safety – 5%:
  Ensures children's safety, implements health policies, handles first aid, dispenses medications.
• Family Relationships – 10%:
  Maintains confidentiality, communicates with families, participates in conferences and events.
• Center-wide Responsibility – 5%:
  Provides assistance to other classrooms, collaborates on activities, participates in center committees, pursues professional development.
• Additional Responsibilities – 5%:
  Supervises temporary staff, coordinates meals and snacks, models positive eating habits, assumes Lead Teacher role in absence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Equal Opportunity
  
  Employer:
  
  Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
• Background Check:
  Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications.
• Driving:
  Not an essential function.
• Union Positions: SEIU union members only during the first week of posting (12/22/25‑12/28/25). After one week, position open to general public and other Dartmouth community members.
• Tobacco‑Free Policy:
  Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions.
• Retention:
  Position open until filled.