Associate Teacher

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posting date 12/22/2025

open until filled yes

position number 1000245

position title associate teacher

hiring range minimum $29.94

hiring range maximum $29.94

union type seiu

seiu level j

flsa status non-exempt

employment category regular full time

scheduled months per year 12

scheduled hours per week 40

schedule monday through friday, 8 hours per day between the hours of 7:30-5:30.

location hanover, nh

remote work eligibility onsite only

term position no

grant funded no

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.

• articulates program goals and selects activities which lead to achieving those goals.
• assists with well‑rounded classroom curriculum planning and child assessment.
• assists with developing a comprehensive curriculum promoting a program which focuses on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of children.
• assists with planning curriculum based on the needs and interests and individual development of children.
• assists with adapting 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 will facilitate 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.

• assists in the creation and maintenance of an attractive and well‑organized classroom, ensuring arrangements are functional for children’s use and encourage 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 re‑direction when required; uses techniques of positive guidance.
• enables children to resolve their own conflicts.
• models and teaches developmentally appropriate behavior and skills.
• assists with creating 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 individuals other than parents/guardians are authorized to escort children.
• ensures that children are signed in and out.

• 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…