Teaching Associate Jobs in Amherst, NH (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description:

About Elliot Child Care Center:

The Elliot Child Care Center is an employee sponsored Early Care and Education program that is considered an HR benefit and, as such, is not open to the public. To be eligible, a child's parent must be employed by the Elliot Hospital.

Who We Are

The Elliot Child Care Center has a reputation as a high-quality Child-Development program with strong teacher tenure, low teacher-child ratios, and well-equipped classrooms and playgrounds. The program serves children aged 6 weeks through 6 years, year-round. The combined years of teaching experience of the team is over 300 years! This brings a wealth of knowledge and support and a commitment to providing a positive experience for all children and families.

About the Job:

The Associate Teacher assists the Lead Teacher in providing a warm, nurturing environment in which children gain proficiency in the areas of language, motor, social, cognitive, and self-help skills through developmentally appropriate activities. As child advocates, Elliot Child Care teachers work together to provide children with a safe, nurturing environment in which they can grow and develop at their own pace. This includes respectful, professional interactions with children, families, and colleagues.

What You'll Do:

• Assists, plans, and implements the daily program under the direction, or in place of, the Lead Teacher in cases approved by the Director or designee.
• Assists in establishing, preparing for, and caring for a developmentally appropriate environment. Make suggestions to Lead Teacher and/Director that may benefit the classroom or program.
• Supervises and interacts with children in all activities.
• Helps maintain a program that helps each child have a positive experience throughout the day by treating all children with dignity and respect and allowing for individual difference, providing for the children's individual needs, and assisting other staff with appropriate techniques.
• Helps maintain the observational and assessment records kept on each child.
• Responsible for completing all required paperwork in a diligent and thorough manner.
• Adheres to program's polices, health and safety regulations, and emergency procedures. Be ready to implement if necessary.
• Communicates with families in an open, friendly, and professional manner about their children through regular interaction, including verbal and written reports.
• Maintains courteous and professional communication and relationships with coworkers at all times.
• Maintains and professional attitude at all times and maintain loyalty to the program.
• Attends all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences. Provide the Director or designee with documentation in accordance with program and/or state requirements.
• Attends a minimum of eighteen (18) hours of continuing education training in core knowledge areas every twelve (12) months in accordance with performance evaluation dates.
• Follows all applicable NH child Care Program Licensing Rules, with particular attention to maintaining child: staff ratios.
• Shows initiative in the improvement of early childhood education, our program, and our curriculum/environment.

Required knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice.
• Knowledge of NH Child Care Program Licensing Rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish a cooperative, collaborative working environment.
• Ability to facilitate communication between and among others.
• Ability to demonstrate courtesy, compassion and respect in relating to children, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correct situations.
• Ability to perform all activities outlined in the Orientation Guidelines.
• Ability to maintain good communications; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, families, children, and the public.
• Willingness to identify and take action toward meeting own learning needs.
• Ability to endure periods of heavy workload and stress.

Job qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, and meet one of the following options: A minimum of 9 early childhood credits, or related field, including at least one 3 credit course in child growth and development, from a regionally accredited college OR Child Development Associate Credential.
• Experience: Six (6) months experience with relevant & appropriate age group preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: First Aid and CPR certification preferred or must obtain within 90 days of hire. Hold a Professional Credential or apply for a credential to the NH Child Development Bureau within 6 months of date of hire.

Why You'll Love Us:

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay and earned time accrual plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and career advancement opportunities
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Supplemental benefits, including access to the Welliot Health Center
• And more!

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