Associate Preschool Teacher | Full Time | Days

About the role

Summary Promotes the social, physical and intellectual growth of children; provides developmentally appropriate care; observes and documents children's learning and development; supervises classroom operations in the absence of the Lead Teacher; communicates effectively with children, all center staff and families.

This position will primarily support our preschool classroom, working with children ages 3-5, while also providing support in other classrooms and areas throughout the learning center as needed.

Education Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of 9 credits in Early Childhood Education or related course work, including at least 3 credits in child or human growth and development, all from a regionally accredited college or Current certification as para II educator by the department of education.

Certification, Registration & Licensure Certification required to obtain: Must be certified in Infant and Child CPR including AED training, and Basic First Aid within 6 months of hire. Experience Must be at least 18 years of age and have a minimum of two years' experience working with young children in a group setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides positive influence to classroom team and all co-workers in the Center.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with each child and family.
• Engages with children to meet their developmental and social-emotional needs.
• Models and teaches children self-regulation skills.
• Implements a child-centered curriculum in a safe, organized environment.

• Observes children to assess development, shares information with families and plans curriculum accordingly.
• Supports and follows Concord Hospital and Learning Center policies and procedures.
• Completes administrative tasks required for NH Child Care licensing, NAEYC accreditation and per Learning Center policies.
• Demonstrates leadership skills as needed.

• Commits to continual learning and professional development; suggests improvements based on best practice.
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Physical and Work Requirements The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that will be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Dictionary of Occupational Titles Material Handling Classification is MEDIUM.

The employee must regularly lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 pounds, frequently lift, carry or push/pull up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally lift, carry or push/pull up to 20 - 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear, and speak. The employee is frequently required to bend, reach, smell, and walk.

• The employee is occasionally required to climb, kneel, perform activities that require fine motor skills, sit, squat, and stand.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, far vision, near vision, and peripheral vision.
• The employee is frequently exposed to bodily fluids.

The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne contaminants, airborne pathogens, bloodborne pathogens, moving mechanical parts, non-weather related heat or cold, slippery surfaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, and variable weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.