Associate Teacher

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Posting Date: December 22, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Number: 1000245
Position Title: Associate Teacher
Hiring Range: $29.94 - $29.94 per hour
Union Type: SEIU
SEIU Level: J
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day between the hours of 7:30–5:30
Location: Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only
Working

Terms:

No
Grant Funded: No
Position Purpose

As a member of a teaching team, the Associate Teacher works under the direction of the Lead Teacher in meeting the care, developmental and educational needs for a group of children. Works with all staff to create a warm, caring, and safe environment for the care of young children. Participates in planning and implementing the curriculum, guiding children’s behavior, communicating with parents, recording children’s developmental progress, and supervising part-time staff.

Assumes role of Lead Teacher in his/her absence.

Qualifications

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Knowledge: 9 credits in Early Childhood Education.
• Preferred
  
  Qualification:
  
  Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

Curriculum and Teaching

Percentage of Time: 40%

• Articulates program goals and selects activities which lead to achieving those goals.
• Assists with well‑rounded classroom curriculum planning and child assessment.
• Develops a comprehensive curriculum promoting the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of children.
• Plans curriculum based on the needs, interests, and individual development of children.
• Adapts programming to meet the needs of individual children and families.
• Interacts with children during activities to support learning and provides materials and ideas to extend play.
• Supports activities in a manner that facilitates children’s enjoyment of activities and learning.
• Participates in conversations with children appreciating their individuality; joins in their play; reads to children one‑on‑one or in groups.
• Assumes leadership of a specific activity when more than one activity is occurring.
• Observes, assesses, and records children’s skills and maintains records on children’s progress.
• Assists with arranging special events including walking field trips and visitors.

Classroom Management

Percentage of Time: 40%

• Assists in the creation and maintenance of an attractive and well‑organized classroom, assuring arrangements are functional for children’s use and encouraging creativity and exploration.
• Assists with transitions from home to school.
• Maintains awareness of the whereabouts of each child.
• Assists with establishing behavior guidelines and follows through with appropriate expectations for children’s behavior.
• Provides guidance and redirect when required; uses techniques of positive guidance.
• Enables children to resolve their own conflicts.
• Models and teaches developmentally appropriate behavior and skills.
• Creates an environment where children can feel safe and secure throughout the day.
• Responds to observed needs for attention, reassurance, etc.
• Assists children in managing their feelings positively.
• Verifies that individuals other than parents/guardians are authorized to escort children.
• Ensures that children are signed in and out.

Health and Safety

Percentage of Time: 5%

• Ensures the safety and well‑being of children at all times.
• Implements the health policies of the Center, including good hygiene such as hand washing, toileting, and diapering procedures.
• Reports accidents and injuries to parents, Lead Teacher, and Director, and administers first aid as needed.
• Ensures children are dressed appropriately for health and safety.
• Dispenses and stores medications in accordance with Center policies.

Family Relationships

Percentage of Time: 10%

• Maintains confidentiality of information about children and families.
• Communicates with families to share information about daily activities.
• Provides suggestions in response to families’ requests or concerns.
• Participates in conducting regular family conferences; communicates through bulletin boards, newsletters,…