Associate Teacher

Posting date : 02 / 05 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Position Number :

1000245

Position Title : Associate Teacher

Department this Position Reports to :

Child Care Center

Hiring Range Minimum :

22.12

Hiring Range Maximum :

22.62

Union Type : SEIU

SEIU Level : To Be Determined

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Employment Category :

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year :

Scheduled Hours per Week :

37.5

Location of Position :

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? :

Onsite only

Is this a term position? :

If yes, length of term in months. :

not term

Is this a grant funded position? :

Position Purpose :

As a member of a teaching team, the Associate 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.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp :

Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :

9 credits in Early Childhood Education

Preferred Qualifications :

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries :

Abby Plummer-LaBombard

Department Contact Phone Number :

603-646-6610

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title :

Abby Plummer-LaBombard

Department Contact's Phone Number :

646-6610

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, 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.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? :

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https : / / policies.dartmouth.edu / policy / tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link :

https : / / searchjobs.dartmouth.edu / postings / 77506

Description :

Curriculum and Teaching

• Articulates program goals and selects activities which lead to achieving those goals.
• Assists with well-rounded classroom curriculum planning and child assessment.
• Assists with developing a comprehensive curriculum promoting a program which focuses on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of children.
• Assists with planning curriculum based on the needs and interests and individual development of children.
• Assists with adapting programming to meet the needs of individual children and families.
• Interacts with children during activities to support learning and provides materials and ideas to extend play.
• Supports activities a manner that will facilitate children’s enjoyment of activities and learning.
• Participates in conversations with children appreciating their individuality; joins in their play; reads to children one-on-one or in groups.
• Assumes leadership of a specific activity when more than one activity is occurring.
• Observes, assesses, and records children’s skills and maintains records on children’s progress.
• Assists with arranging special events including walking field trips and visitors.

Percentage Of Time : Description :

Classroom Management

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Health and Safety

Percentage Of Time : Description :

Family Relationships

Percentage Of Time : Description :

Center-wide Responsibility

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Additional Responsibilities

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned

Salary : $23