Early Childhood - Teacher

Early Childhood - Teacher

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$15.00/hr - $20.00/hr

Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism, positive attitude, knowledge of DAP, flexibility, sense of humor and ability to attend to multiple priorities. Warmth, understanding of diverse children and families and enthusiasm for hard work are paramount to success in this position.

Applewood's philosophy is based on respect for children, their cultural background, natural curiosity and eagerness to learn. The program strives to provide children with opportunities to learn to play, to give and take, and to experience with their whole body. Play is a major avenue for learning. It not only provides motor skills – it allows children to translate knowledge, feelings and fantasies into action.

Applewood's setting offers a combination of personal and social support in a non-competitive, individualized atmosphere.

The staff at Applewood serves as facilitator, resource, and friend to children and families, and recognizes the family as the principle influence and guidance in the development of the child. Applewood focuses on the whole child – their emotional, social, cognitive and physical development – giving the child full support during the time spent away from home. Applewood strives to work in the child's and family's interest, to actually support and strengthen the family, within professional boundaries.

It is of primary importance that every member of the center feel respected in their choices and valued for their individual differences.

All staff members abide by the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

The Teacher is supervised by the Head Teacher.

All staff are members of the teaching team and as such, share the responsibility for the well-being and safety of the children enrolled in the program. They also share in the development and implementation of the daily program and those activities that relate to the curriculum and philosophy of the program.

• Assume responsibility for the classroom, Support Teachers, and Teacher Assistants, in the absence of the Head Teacher.
• Model and teach developmentally appropriate social‑emotional skills.
• Cooperatively develop and implement developmentally appropriate, play‑based, child‑led curriculum.
• Learn Pyramid Model Practices and use these in one's teaching practice.
• Build respectful and responsive relationships with each child and their family and all staff.
• Provide anti‑bias, non‑sexist language, images, and experiences that counter stereotypes.
• Maintain classroom supplies either directly or through delegation.
• Maintain and frequently check an active email account to give and receive communication with fellow staff and administration. Applewood’s computers are available for this purpose.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families and staff both in the center and externally.
• Ensure continuity of care for children by reporting to work on time, maintaining consistent attendance, adhering to staff schedules, and demonstrating flexibility to adjust work schedule as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility and openness to new ideas and professional growth. Maintain and document the required number of professional development hours annually.
• Maintain a State of NH Early Childhood or After school Professional Credential.
• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the center to ensure safety of children, self, and co‑workers at all times. Follow state and federal health and safety guidelines.
• Maintain certification in Infant/Child CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, and Water Safety.
• Supervise children by sight and sound at all times. Be aware of the entire group while working with small groups or individuals.
• Know the number of children in direct care and maintain ratios at all times.
• Be aware of medical or allergy conditions of the children in each group including which things to avoid, symptoms of distress, and where to…