Position Details

Posting date 01/01/2021 Application Review date 02/11/2021 Closing date Open Until Filled No Position Number 1000245 Position Title Associate Teacher 2 Department this Position Reports to Child Care Ctr Hiring Range Minimum $14.75 Hiring Range Maximum $14.75 SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employment Category Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year 12 Scheduled Hours per Week 37.5 Schedule Location of Position

Dartmouth College Child Care Center
21 Reservoir Road
Hanover, NH 03755

Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months. Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose

As a member of a teaching team, the Teacher works under the direction of the Lead Teacher in meeting the care, developmental and educational needs for a group of children. Works with all staff to create a warm, caring, and safe environment for the care of young children. Participates in planning and implementing the curriculum, guiding children’s behavior, communicating with parents, recording children’s developmental progress, and supervising part-time staff. Assumes role of Lead teacher in his/her absence.

Description Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

9 credits in Early Childhood Education or ability to obtain with tuition reimbursement available

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Sunnie McPhetres Talent Acquisition Consultant Rabia Gandhi 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note that Dartmouth has a COVID vaccination requirement for all employees; visit https://www.dartmouth.edu/hrs/ for details and information on requesting an exemption and/or reasonable accommodation. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment.

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Key Accountabilities

Description

Curriculum and Teaching
•Assists with well-rounded classroom curriculum planning and child assessment.
•Helps develop a comprehensive curriculum promoting a program which focuses on the physical, social, emotional and cognitive growth of children.
•Collaborates in planning curriculum based on the needs and 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.
•Participates in arranging special events including field trips and visitors.

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Classroom Management
• Assists in the creation and maintenance of an attractive and well-organized classroom, assuring arrangements are functional for children’s use and encourage creativity and exploration.
• Assists with transitions from home to school, maintains awareness of the whereabouts of each child, and works with the team to manage individual children’s behavior.
• With the teaching team, 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 escort children.
• Ensures that children are signed in and out.

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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.

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

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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.
• Participates in conducting regular family conferences.
• Communicates through bulletin boards, newsletters and written notes and other means.
• Helps arrange events and activities for children and families.

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Supervision
• Helps supervise temporary staff and volunteers.
• Participates in regular team meetings.

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Center-wide Responsibility
• 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.
• Provides assistance to other classrooms as necessary.
• Participates in the maintenance of equipment and supplies and informs the Lead Teacher of needs.
• Works with other staff members on center development to resolve center issues.

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1. Resume
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