Summary

Updated Rate of Pay
Starting rate: 23.53

Position Details
The Hedgehog room is a group of 12 older toddler/two years olds. This is an established program with an experienced team. The Lead Teacher is responsible for working with a team of two Associate Teachers to create and implement a curriculum that meets the needs of a multi-cultural group of children. Being outside is very important to this group. The Lead Teacher is responsible for communicating with families, observing/assessing development, using technologies to share information and pictures, and supervise/evaluate the Hedgehog team.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check
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, 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.

Duties

Curriculum and Teaching

Directs well-rounded classroom curriculum planning and child assessment.
Develops a comprehensive curriculum promoting a program which focuses on the physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth of children.
Plans curriculum based on the needs, interests, and individual development of children.
Articulates program goals and selects activities which lead to achieving those goals.
Interacts with children during activities to support learning and provides materials and ideas to extend play.
Observes, assesses, and records children's skills and maintains records on children's progress.
Arranges special events including field trips and visitors.

Classroom Management

Oversees the creation and maintenance of an attractive and well-organized classroom, assuring arrangements are functional for children's use and encourages creativity and exploration.
Supervises the classroom, assists with transitions from home to school, maintains awareness of the whereabouts of each child, establishes behavior guidelines, and follows through with appropriate expectations for children's behavior.
Converses with children, appreciating their individuality. Enables children to resolve their own conflicts. Assists children in managing their feelings positively.
Verifies individuals other than parents/guardians are authorized to pick up children.
Ensures that children are signed in and out.

Nutrition

Coordinates meal and snack preparation, ensuring children have adequate nutritious food.
Models good eating habits and manners, and promotes a relaxing mealtime environment.

Health and Safety

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

Center-wide Responsibilities

Collaborates with other classrooms on activities and events.
Assists in maintaining shared spaces.
Participates in standing and ad-hoc center committees.
Pursues on-going professional development.
Participates in children's IEP, IFSP and other meetings.
Provides assistance to other classrooms as necessary.
Participates in the maintenance of equipment and supplies and informs the Director of needs.
Works with other staff members on center development and on resolution of center issues.

Supervision

Supervises Teachers, Assistant Teachers, other staff and volunteers. Mentors new employees.
Gives work assignments and provides guidance to staff.
Evaluates employee job performance and completes annual performance reviews.
Conducts regular team meetings.

Family Relationships

Communicates with families to share information about daily activities.
Provides suggestions in response to families' requests or concerns.
Maintains confidentiality of information about children and families.
Oversees and conducts regular family conferences, and schedules additional conferences as needed.
Communicates through bulletin boards, newsletters, and written notes and other means.
Posts lesson plans for families.
Arranges events and activities for children and families.
Performs other duties assigned.

Requirements

Associate Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
18 credits in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education from a regionally accredited college or university.
Three plus years of experience in early childhood settings.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, particularly in relation to young children and their families.
Understanding of children's developmental needs and how they may be appropriately met.
Warm, friendly demeanor.
Dependable with ability to work a flexible work schedule.
Ability to plan and implement an early care and education program.
Ability to supervise others.
Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Must be in good physical and mental health and must have the physical capability to move quickly to supervise children, lift, carry and physically assist children, sit on the floor and child-sized furniture, see and hear at a distance and close range.
Experience supervising others.
Completion of required training including training in universal precautions, water safety training and fire safety.
Maintains pediatric First Aid/CPR training certification.
Maintains NH Early Childhood Credential.

Nice To Haves

Preferred, but not required: Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Studies from a regionally accredited college or university.

Benefits

All Dartmouth College benefits are included.

About Us

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION?

D4C is hiring Associate Teachers and Assistant Teachers to ready ourselves for increased enrollment. We have excellent teacher/child ratios that allow for making a real difference in the lives of children. Our outdoor spaces are vast and varied and we have easy access to walking trails that give children and staff the opportunity to interact with nature and reduce stress. Receive all of the benefits of working for Dartmouth College. We are excited and ready to hire!

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