Associate Preschool Teacher - Hampton NH

Southern District YMCA/Camp Lincoln Southern District YMCA/Camp Lincoln
- Kingston, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

Southern District YMCA/Camp Lincoln Southern District YMCA/Camp Lincoln
- Kingston, New Hampshire Open in Google Maps

Job : 5956578

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

This position supports the mission of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Associate Preschool Teacher to join our new Preschool Program at the Hampton Center, Hampton NH. As the Associate Teacher, you will assist with curriculum implementation, classroom management, supervision, and family communication while helping children develop socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively in a nurturing environment.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $16 to $21 Per Hour

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher >
Preschool

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  Assist in implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and engaging daily activities.
  Supervise, engage, and ensure the safety of children through play-based learning experiences.
  Foster positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
  Support children's social‑emotional growth and school readiness skills.
  Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
  Use positive behavior guidance techniques consistent with YMCA philosophy and best practices.
  Observe and document children's progress as directed by the Lead Teacher.
  Communicate respectfully and professionally with families regarding children's daily experiences and progress, as appropriate.
  Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
  Follow all NH licensing regulations and YMCA policies.
  Assist with maintaining attendance records, incident reports, and other classroom documentation.
  Obtain First Aid and CPR certification
  Adhere to policies related to professional boundaries with children and families.
  Complete all required abuse risk management and other mandatory trainings.
  Promote and model the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in all interactions.
  Perform other duties as assigned.
  QUALIFICATIONS
  Be at least 18 years of age
  Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
  NH Associate teacher qualified
  (l) An associate teacher in a center-based program shall be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, including but not limited to General Equivalency Diploma (GED), a High School Equivalency Test (HiSet), or a Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), and have one of the following options:
  Written documentation from or on file with the department that the individual working as an associate teacher qualified for and was employed in the position of an associate teacher on or before November 6, 2017, with no break in service as an associate teacher since receipt of the approval;
  A minimum of 9 credits in related coursework, awarded by an accredited college or university, including at least one 3 credit course in child or human growth and development;
  Certification as para II educator by the department of education and 1000 hours of experience in a public or private school, including experience with children up to age 8;
  A minimum of 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program, and knowledge of child growth and development obtained through one of the following:
  Completion of a high school level 2-year career and technical education course in…