Associate Teacher - starting at $22.12
Dartmouth College Child Care Center
Hanover, NH
Associate Teacher - starting at $22.12
Dartmouth College Child Care Center
Hanover, NH
- $22 Hourly
- Full-Time
Job Description
Summary
Updated Wage Information
$22.12 per hour
About this position
Come join a high-quality employer sponsored early learning facility. All Dartmouth College Child Care Center staff members are employees of Dartmouth College and receive Dartmouth College benefits. We have a building that was built specifically for children. We have indoor gross motor spaces and many different opportunities for outdoor play including three playgrounds and area walking trails.
As a member of a teaching team, the 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position 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, 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.
Duties
Curriculum and Teaching
Assists with well-rounded classroom curriculum planning and child assessment.
Helps develop a comprehensive curriculum promoting a program which focuses on the physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth of children.
Collaborates in planning curriculum based on the needs and interests and individual development of children.
Articulates program goals and selects activities which lead to achieving those goals.
Interacts with children during activities to support learning and provides materials and ideas to extend play.
Observes, assesses and records children's skills and maintains records on children's progress.
Participates in arranging special events including field trips and visitors.
Classroom Management
Assists in the creation and maintenance of an attractive and well-organized classroom, assuring 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, and works with the team to manage individual children's behavior.
With the teaching team, establishes behavior guidelines and follows through with appropriate expectations for children's behavior.
Converses with children, appreciating their individuality. Enables children to resolve their own conflicts. 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.
Health and Safety
Ensures the safety and well-being of children at all times, implements the health policies of the Center, including good hygiene including hand washing, toileting and diapering procedures.
Reports accidents and injuries to parents and to the Director, and administers first aid as needed.
Ensures children are dressed appropriately for health and safety.
Dispenses and stores medications in accordance with Center policies.
Nutrition
Coordinates meal and snack preparation, ensuring children have adequate nutritious food.
Models good eating habits and manners and promotes a relaxing mealtime environment.
Family Relationships
Communicates with families to share information about daily activities. Provides suggestions in response to families' requests or concerns.
Maintains confidentiality of information about children and families.
Participates in conducting regular family conferences.
Communicates through bulletin boards, newsletters and written notes and other means.
Helps arrange events and activities for children and families.
Supervision
Helps supervise temporary staff and volunteers.
Participates in regular team meetings.
Center-wide Responsibility
Collaborates with other classrooms on activities and events.
Assists in maintaining shared spaces.
Participates in standing and ad-hoc center committees.
Pursues on-going professional development.
Provides assistance to other classrooms as necessary.
Participates in the maintenance of equipment and supplies and informs the Lead Teacher of needs.
Works with other staff members on center development to resolve center issues.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Nice To Haves
Preferred, butnotrequired:Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Benefits
All Dartmouth College benefits are included.
About Us
INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION?
Summary
Updated Wage Information
$22.12 per hour
About this position
Come join a high-quality employer sponsored early learning facility. All Dartmouth College Child Care Center staff members are employees of Dartmouth College and receive Dartmouth College benefits. We have a building that was built specifically for children. We have indoor gross motor spaces and many different opportunities for outdoor play including three playgrounds and area walking trails.
As a member of a teaching team, the 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position 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, 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.
Duties
Curriculum and Teaching
Assists with well-rounded classroom curriculum planning and child assessment.
Helps develop a comprehensive curriculum promoting a program which focuses on the physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth of children.
Collaborates in planning curriculum based on the needs and interests and individual development of children.
Articulates program goals and selects activities which lead to achieving those goals.
Interacts with children during activities to support learning and provides materials and ideas to extend play.
Observes, assesses and records children's skills and maintains records on children's progress.
Participates in arranging special events including field trips and visitors.
Classroom Management
Assists in the creation and maintenance of an attractive and well-organized classroom, assuring 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, and works with the team to manage individual children's behavior.
With the teaching team, establishes behavior guidelines and follows through with appropriate expectations for children's behavior.
Converses with children, appreciating their individuality. Enables children to resolve their own conflicts. 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.
Health and Safety
Ensures the safety and well-being of children at all times, implements the health policies of the Center, including good hygiene including hand washing, toileting and diapering procedures.
Reports accidents and injuries to parents and to the Director, and administers first aid as needed.
Ensures children are dressed appropriately for health and safety.
Dispenses and stores medications in accordance with Center policies.
Nutrition
Coordinates meal and snack preparation, ensuring children have adequate nutritious food.
Models good eating habits and manners and promotes a relaxing mealtime environment.
Family Relationships
Communicates with families to share information about daily activities. Provides suggestions in response to families' requests or concerns.
Maintains confidentiality of information about children and families.
Participates in conducting regular family conferences.
Communicates through bulletin boards, newsletters and written notes and other means.
Helps arrange events and activities for children and families.
Supervision
Helps supervise temporary staff and volunteers.
Participates in regular team meetings.
Center-wide Responsibility
Collaborates with other classrooms on activities and events.
Assists in maintaining shared spaces.
Participates in standing and ad-hoc center committees.
Pursues on-going professional development.
Provides assistance to other classrooms as necessary.
Participates in the maintenance of equipment and supplies and informs the Lead Teacher of needs.
Works with other staff members on center development to resolve center issues.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 9 credits in Early Childhood Education or ability to obtain with tuition reimbursement available
Nice To Haves
Preferred, butnotrequired:Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
Benefits
All Dartmouth College benefits are included.
About Us
INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION?
D4C is hiring Associate Teachers and Assistant Teachersto ready ourselves for increased enrollment.We have excellent teacher/child ratios that allow for making a real difference in the lives of children.Our outdoor spaces are vast and varied and we have easy access to walking trails that give children and staff the opportunity to interact with nature and reduce stress.Receive all of the benefits of working for Dartmouth College.We are excited and ready to hire!
Check us out!
https://www.dartmouth.edu/dcccc/
Address
Dartmouth College Child Care Center
21 Reservoir Rd
Hanover, NH
03755
USA
Industry
Education
Posted date
10 days ago
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