Job Description

09/22/2025

Yes

1000245

Associate Teacher

$29.94

$29.94

SEIU

J

Non-Exempt

Regular Full Time

12

40

Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day between the hours of 7:30-5:30.

Hanover, NH

Onsite only

No

n/a

No

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 childrens behavior, communicating with parents, recording childrens developmental progress, and supervising part-time staff. Assumes role of Lead Teacher in his/her absence.

Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience

9 credits in Early Childhood Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Kara Cave

603-646-6612

Kara Cave

603-646-6612

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all.

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.

Not an essential function

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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 childrens 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 childrens skills and maintains records on childrens progress.
• Assists with arranging special events including walking field trips and visitors.

40

Classroom Management

• Assists in the creation and maintenance of an attractive and well-organized classroom, assuring arrangements are functional for childrens use and encourage creativity and exploration.
• Assists with transitions from home to school.
• Maintains awareness of the whereabouts of each child.
• Assists with establishing behavior guidelines and follows through with appropriate expectations for childrens behavior.
• Provides guidance and re-direction when required; uses techniques of positive guidance.
• Enables children to resolve their own conflicts.
• Models and teaches developmentally appropriate behavior and skills.
• Assists with creating an environment where children can feel safe and secure throughout the day.
• Responds to observed needs for attention, reassurance, etc.
• 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.

40

Health and Safety

• Ensures the safety and well-being of children at all times.
• Implements the health policies of the Center, including good hygiene such as hand washing, toileting and diapering procedures.
• Reports accidents and injuries to parents, Lead Teacher and 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.

5

Family Relationships

• Maintains confidentiality of information about children and families.
• Communicates with families to share information about daily activities.
• Provides suggestions in response to families requests or concerns.
• Participates in conducting regular family conferences. Communicates through bulletin boards, newsletters, and written notes and other means.
• Assists in arranging events and activities for children and families.

10

Center-wide Responsibility

• Provides assistance to other classrooms as necessary.
• Collaborates with other classrooms on activities and events.
• Assists in maintaining shared spaces.
• Participates in the maintenance of equipment and supplies and informs the Lead Teacher or office of needs.
• Participates in standing and ad-hoc center committees.
• Pursues on-going professional development.
• Works with other staff members on center development and on resolution of center issues.

5

Additional Responsibilities

• Assists with supervising temporary staff and volunteers.
• Participates in regular team meetings.
• Assumes the role of Lead teacher in their absence.
• Coordinates meal and snack preparation, ensuring children have adequate nutritious food.
• Models good eating habits and manners and promotes a relaxing mealtime environment.

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

Performs other duties as assigned

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