Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Associate Teacher Needed

“Do you love giggles, glitter, and growing minds? We’ve got the perfect job for you!”

Tollhouse Preschool is seeking a responsible, nurturing, and creative Associate Teacher to work in our Preschool Program. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and able to communicate professionally with children, families, and fellow staff.

For over 40 years , Tollhouse Preschool has provided high-quality care and education for children ages 6 weeks to 10 years . Our program supports each child’s social, physical, and cognitive growth in a warm, community-oriented setting.

If you’re ready to grow with a center that values relationships, learning, and fun, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your resume and transcript to Pam Meaney .

What You'll Do

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Respecting each child’s individuality and unique contributions.
• Greeting and welcoming families and children at arrival. Greeting and communicating with families when they return at the end of the day.
• Assisting in planning and facilitating classroom and outdoor activities.
• Assist in preparing and planning the classroom environment, preparing materials and setting up activity centers, cleaning up after daily activities.
• Assisting in observing, documenting, and evaluating development for each child.
• Assisting in implementing individualized lesson plans.
• Supervising children closely at all times during the day.
• Assisting and teaching children to socialize, play, and communicate with others appropriately.
• Assisting entire staff in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized center.
• At all times, maintaining a professional demeanor, attitude and appearance.
• Respecting confidentiality at all times.
• Assisting in planning/implementing behavior management strategies and individual modification plans.
• Assisting children with basic life skills, including bathrooming, dressing, handwashing, and eating.
• Participating in staff and team meetings, parent/ teacher conferences, center wide events, and staff trainings.
• Follow NH Childcare Licensing Rules and Guidelines

Requirements

Experience working with young children is preferred.

• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Physical ability to bend down to children’s level, lift children, and maintain high level of energy.
• 1st Aid and CPR Certified or ability to obtain certification.

Nice To Haves

Qualifications:

• Associate Teacher qualified: 9 credits in ECE or Education (3 of which are in Child Development) or 3 credits in ECE or Education with a plan to obtain 6 more credits within 12 months.
• Willing to train the right person who is looking to further their education and knowledge in ECE or Education. *Must be available to take online workshops or classes to meet qualifications within 1st year of employment.

Benefits

We offer:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Competitive salary
• Medical benefits
• Employee Discount
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supportive, team-oriented environment