Job Description

Summary

The Harrisville Children's Center is seeking an Associate Teacher in the Infant Program. There is a lot of flexibility for those interested in this position:

• Part-time or full-time option. Part-time could be M, Th, F 1:30-5:30 or M-F 1:30-5:30. Full-time would be approximately 32-35 hours/week and would be M-F 1:30-5:30 and then some morning hours to reach 32-35 hours. The morning hours may vary week by week. Most likely morning hours would not be T or W.
• Opportunity for subbing in other classrooms when need arises.
• Job can start anytime between April 27, 2026 and August 17, 2026.

The Harrisville Children's Center is a play-based/nature-based program for children ages 6 weeks-6 years old. Children are outside large parts of every day, whatever the weather. Applicants must LOVE the outdoors and be prepared to engage enthusiastically with the children in an outdoor setting.
We are located in the village of Harrisville, NH; approximately 4 miles from Route 101 in Dublin, NH; 6 miles from Route 9 in Nelson, NH and about 12 miles from Keene, NH.
At this time we do not have additional openings in any of our classrooms if applicants are in need of child care for their own child(ren). When we do have openings, staff pay full tuition rate for child care.

Duties

I. To plan and implement an afternoon early childhood program that:
(a) incorporates the seven developmental and learning domains as described in the
NH Early Learning Guidelines: physical, creative expression/aesthetic,
communication and literacy, cognitive, social/emotional, approaches to learning,
and health and safety;
(b) addresses children’s individual needs and interests; 
(c) provides children with lots of uninterrupted play and opportunities to participate
in real-life activities, both indoors and outdoors; and
(d) remains consistent with morning program.

II. To guide children’s behavior using techniques such as:
(a) providing positive guidance;
(b) establishing developmentally appropriate rules or limits for acceptable behavior
which are fair, consistently applied, realistic, and designed to promote
cooperation and respect;
(c) acting as a role model to demonstrate desired behavior and problem-solving
skills and redirecting children as needed; and
(d) implementing safe, logical and natural consequences.

III. To supervise the children at all times by:
(a) knowing the whereabouts of all children in your care;
(b) being able to see and/or hear all children at all times; and
(b) ensuring attendance sheet is updated as children arrive and depart.

IV. To arrange an indoor/outdoor classroom environment that:
(a) is safe and developmentally appropriate;
(b) includes natural toys and materials that encourage open-ended play and explorations; and
(c) is kept organized, uncluttered, and welcoming; not over-stimulating with too much to see and hear.

V. To be responsible for the supervision of volunteers and assistant teachers working in
the classroom.

VI. To maintain records of children’s growth and development of skills by:
(a) recording observations made of the children and by using forms such as the parent/guardian communication form and behavior form;
(b) contributing (to extent desired) to “All About Me” books; and
(c) providing insight and input to morning teachers for each child’s narrative report.

VII. To maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians regarding their child’s
growth and development and overall experience by:
(a) documenting daily in a journal each child’s eating, sleeping, diaper changing
schedule, and a synopsis of the day (infant program);
(b) documenting daily on a white board each child’s eating (toddlers), sleeping,
diaper changing/potty learning (toddler and younger prek programs);
(c) greeting parents/guardians daily in a friendly and respectful way; and
(d) giving parents/guardians written messages (ie. diapers needed) and verbally
sharing information regarding their child’s day.

Requirements

An associate teacher in a center based program shall be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, and meet one of the following options: (1) A minimum of 9 credits in child development, early childhood, or elementary education, or other field of study focused on children, including at least one 3 credit course in child growth and development, from a regionally accredited college; (2) A minimum of 1500 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program or public or private elementary school, with written recommendation from the center director or school administrator, documentation of at least 3 credits in child development, early childhood or elementary education, or other field of study focused on children awarded by a regionally accredited college or university, and the following: a. A written plan for completion of at least 6 additional credits in child development, early childhood or elementary education, or other field of study focused on children from a regionally accredited college or university; and b. Within 12 months of the date the individual begins working as an associate teacher, documentation of qualification as specified in (1) above available for review by the department; (3) A minimum of 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program and documentation of successful completion of a 2 year vocational child care course; (4) Current certification as para II educator by the department of education; or (5) Written documentation from or on file with the department that she or he was qualified and employed as an associate teacher on or before the date of the adoption of these rules on 11/6/2017.

Applicants must love nature and ready to spend large amounts of time outdoors. They must also, most definitely, be nurturing, patient, respectful, and warm with young children.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with young children - particularly infants - is a plus. However, we will train.

Benefits

Benefits include: Year-End Bonus Pay, Paid Holidays and Compensated Days Off (full-time employees have more paid holidays/compensated days off than part-time employees), Financial Assistance with Professional Development Requirements, and a Professional and Respectful Work Environment.
]]><

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Flexible hours, Day shift

Similar Jobs