What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Teachers - Early Childhood Education with $2,500 Sign On Bonus! position at Easterseals NH?
For over 84 years, Easterseals New Hampshire has been helping people of all ages and abilities through our 11 programs. Our work empowers individuals to improve their health and well-being, achieve greater independence, recover from substance use, develop life skills, access education, secure housing, find family, and connect with their communities. In everything we do, we strive to lead the way to a lifetime of full equity, inclusion, and access.
We are hiring Associate Teachers to work at our NAEYC accredited Child Development Centers in Manchester, NH! If you are energetic, enthusiastic and have a passion for working with children and education, this is the role for you!
Apply TODAY to be eligible for our $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for new hires!
As an Associate Teacher, you will be assisting the Lead Teacher with the development and implementation of curriculum, supervising the children and interacting with the families.
Qualifications: You must be 18 years of age or older, have a minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, and meet ONE of the following qualifications:
- Written documentation stating candidate was employed as an Associate Teacher on or before November 6, 2017.
- A minimum of 9 credits in related coursework, including at least one 3 credit course in child or human growth and development.
- Current certification as a Para II educator by the Department of Education
- A minimum of 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program, and knowledge of child growth and development obtained through one of the following:
1) Completion of high school level 2 year career and technical education course in teacher education;
2) A 3 credit college course in child or human growth and development;
3) Thirty (30) hours of training in child growth and development, granted by an accredited college or university, an authorized provider of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training or obtained through life experience, including experience with the same age children the associate teacher supervises, such as a family child care provider, service as a foster parent, work as a school teacher, work as a camp counselor and experience as a group leader for children in sports or other activities. such as Scouts or Little League, or closely related experience.
Compensation: $15.50 per hour $2,500 Sign-On Bonus for New Hires! Bonuses will be paid out over 6 months.
Hours: Full-time. The program hours are Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm.
What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on your first day!
- 10 Paid Holidays, including a Floating Holiday of your choice
- 403 (b) Employer Match – up to a maximum of 3%
- Tuition Reimbursement after one year of employment
- Federal student loan forgiveness eligibility and student loan repayment for qualifying positions
- Employee Discounts
- On-site child care center at a discount for employees. Available at Auburn Street and S. Main Street in Manchester
- Wellness Programs: Health coaching, on-site and remote nutritional counseling services, remote and on-site fitness classes, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation
- All Employees of Easterseals NH are now eligible for DailyPay, a new optional benefit that allows you to access your pay whenever you need it.
We are proud to be a recovery-friendly workplace and a NH Veteran-Friendly Business.
To learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button below to submit your application. Difficulty submitting your application? Contact Patty at 603-670-6817 or pcooper@eastersealsnh.org.
Candidates must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for employment. EOE
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.50 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent and have at least one of the qualifications listed in the job description?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18