Early Childhood Education - Associate/Lead Center Floats (2's, 3's & 4's) - Exeter
Great Bay Kids
- Exeter, NH
- $14.00-16.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Implement classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
- Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
- Supervise child care assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
- A minimum of 18 credits in child development, early childhood, or elementary education, or other field of study focused on children from a regionally accredited college or university, including at least 3 credits in child growth and development; or
- Documentation of a non-expired child development associates (CDA) in center based programs awarded by the council for professional recognition.
- A credential from a teacher preparation program accredited by MACTE.
- Documentation from or on file with the department that she/he was qualified for and employed in the position of Lead Teacher on or before the effective date of these rules in 2017.
- Written documentation from or on file with the department that she or he was qualified and employed as an associate teacher on or before November 6, 2017.
- A minimum of 9 credits in related coursework, including at least one 3 credit course in child or human growth and development;
- Current certification as para II educator by the department of education; or
- A minimum of 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program, and knowledge of child growth and development obtained through one of the following:
b. A 3 credit college course in child or human growth and development;
c. Thirty hours of training in child growth and development, granted by an accredited college or university, or an authorized provider of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training; or obtained through
d. documented life experience, including experience with the same age children the associate teacher supervises, such as a family child care provider, service as a foster parent, work as a school teacher, work as a camp counselor and experience as a group leader for children in sports or other activities, such as scouts or little league, or closely related experience.Nice To Haves
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision are available on the 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
- Employer paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance.
- Vacation and Sick Time earned on the 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan for all employees that work 20+ hours a week.
- Free Childcare (small administrative fee & if space is available)
- Employees who work 15+ hours accrue vacation and sick time, starting 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
- Enjoy 8 paid holidays a year!
- Holiday staff party
- Staff Appreciation Week - a fun filled week of celebrating our staff!
- 2 Program Development Days
- Fun & Family like atmosphere
- Access to Educational Grants
- Half hour paid lunch (if working over 6 hours)
- SELA discounts on auto, electricity, phone, fuel etc.
- Make a difference in the lives of New Hampshire's children.