Toddler Teacher, Early Childhood Educator

$17-$22 /hr. Salary/pay based on level of experience, education, and position.

$1000 sign on bonus*

We offer approximately 6 weeks off paid per year including holidays, planned vacation closures, and personal time!

The Tot Spot is looking to hire a toddler teacher in our Early Childhood Education / Licensed Childcare program! The Tot Spot is Located conveniently in the South End of Concord near I93 & I89.

People of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply and are welcome at our program.

Love children? Want to make a difference in their lives and see them grow and learn at this exciting phase in their development? We have the position for you...

We are seeking a nurturing, patient, gentle, and experienced individual to work with young children, 12 months to approximately 3.5 years old. All of our teachers need to be able to communicate effectively and comfortably with other staff, children and families. Being a team player is essential, as we have a smaller center.

Our philosophy is honoring the whole-child by encouraging children's independence, supporting child-centered/child-lead interests by selecting their own works in the classroom, providing an educational circle time, mentoring kindness and empathy, meeting the social and developmental needs of children while respecting them for their abilities.

Considering ALL applicants who love and are inspired to work with young children!

Flexible on education/experience! Candidates may have a minimum of:

- Associates or Bachelor's Degree, Current CDA, or Montessori Certificate for a Lead teacher/Assistant Director/Director position

- 18 ECE credits for Lead teacher;

-9 Early Childhood Education Credits for Associate level (or credits in progress and/or more than 9);

- OR meet new licensing guidelines for Associate Teacher life experience and/or work experience with children in this age group;

-For an Assistant teacher, we will work with you on ways to become at least Associate qualified through college coursework or an alternative pathway.

All staff must pass a criminal record and fingerprint check, obtain a NH Eligibility Card through NH Child Care Licensing, and comply with child care licensing's professional development requirements, including CPR/first Aid and health and safety trainings.

Full-time, year-round position. This is a 40 hours per week job.

Health/Dental Insurance benefits are not available at this time, but tele-health and tele-mental health options can be discussed.

Childcare tuition assistance for employees can be discussed.

All positions have a mandatory 90-day probationary period.

*potential Sign on bonus will be evaluated based on employment criteria and duration of time at center, bonus implemented after minimum of 90-days probationary period. Bonus to be paid: $250 for every 3 months worked to total $1000 over the first year.

**We are a Montessori inspired program, but if you aren't familiar with that educational philosophy, don't worry, we will help mentor you. No Montessori Experience is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Concord, NH 03301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Submit to background check & fingerprinting
• Have you have Pro-solutions 12 Health & Safety trainings?

License/Certification:

• First aid/CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Eligibility card from NH child care licensing unit (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you have the Child Care Licensing Health and Safety Trainings?
• Are you willing to submit for a NH Back Ground Check and fingerprinting, per NH Child Care Licensing requirements, if you do not have an DHHS Child Care Licensing Eligibility card (must have worked in a licensed child care center in the last 6 months to still be active), otherwise a background check and fingerprinting is required.

License/Certification:

• CPR/ First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000