Associate Teacher

Position Title

Associate Teacher

• Location:
  
  Hanover, NH
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
• Employment Category:
  Regular Full Time
• Position Number: 1000245
• Salary Range: $29.94–$31.01 per hour

• Assist the Lead Teacher in meeting the care, developmental, and educational needs of a group of children.
• Plan and implement curriculum, guide behavior, and communicate with parents.
• Record child developmental progress and supervise part‑time staff.
• Assume the role of Lead Teacher in the Lead Teacher’s absence.

• Articulate program goals and select activities to achieve those goals.
• Assist with well‑rounded classroom curriculum planning and child assessment.
• Develop a comprehensive curriculum promoting physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
• Plan curriculum based on children’s needs and interests.
• Adapt programming to meet individual children and family needs.
• Support children during activities, providing materials and ideas to extend play.
• Support activity success and learning enjoyment.
• Participate in conversations with children, reading one‑on‑one or in groups.
• Assume leadership of a specific activity when multiple activities occur.
• Observe, assess, and record children’s skills and progress.
• Assist with special events including field trips and visitors.

• Create and maintain an attractive, organized classroom, encouraging creativity.
• Assist with transitions from home to school.
• Maintain awareness of each child’s whereabouts.
• Establish behavior guidelines and enforce expectations.
• Provide guidance and re‑direction using positive guidance techniques.
• Enable children to resolve conflicts.
• Model and teach developmentally appropriate behavior and skills.
• Create a safe and secure environment.
• Respond to needs for attention and reassurance.
• Assist children in managing feelings positively.
• Verify authorization for escorts other than parents/guardians.
• Ensure children are signed in and out.

• Ensure safety and well‑being of children at all times.
• Implement health policies, including hygiene, toileting, and diapering procedures.
• Report accidents and injuries, administer first aid as needed.
• Ensure children are dressed appropriately for health and safety.
• Dispense and store medications per Center policies.

• Maintain confidentiality of information about children and families.
• Communicate with families about daily activities.
• Offer suggestions in response to family requests or concerns.
• Conduct regular family conferences via bulletin boards, newsletters, and written notes.
• Assist in arranging events and activities for children and families.

• Provide assistance to other classrooms as necessary.
• Collaborate on activities and events.
• Assist in maintaining shared spaces.
• Participate in maintaining equipment and supplies; inform Lead Teacher of needs.
• Participate in standing and ad‑hoc center committees.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.
• Resolve center issues with other staff.

• Supervise temporary staff and volunteers.
• Participate in regular team meetings.
• Coordinate meal and snack preparation, ensuring nutritious food.
• Model good eating habits and manners; promote a relaxing mealtime environment.
• Demonstrate professionalism and collegiality in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience:
  
  At least 9 credits in Early Childhood Education.
• Preferred:
  Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.

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. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment 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, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.