About This Role
Great Bay Kids is hiring for a support staff member role in Portsmouth. Compensation is $18 – $22/Hr. Candidates need the appropriate background.
We are seeking Full-Time Associate Teachers to join our Portsmouth team. This is a co-teaching position, working collaboratively to create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children.
Responsibilities:
- Children's safety and well-being are our top priority at all times.
- We plan and implement activities that promote growth across all learning domains, tailored to each child's unique needs.
- Collaboration is key - we work together to maintain a consistent and supportive classroom environment.
- We foster positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff, building a sense of community.
- A clean, organized, and stimulating classroom space is essential to our learning environment.
- We adhere to all licensing regulations, center policies, and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
Position Details:
- Location: Portsmouth, NH
- Hours: Monday – Friday, between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM (exact shifts may vary)
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
- We develop and implement educational curriculum, creating engaging classroom activities based on best practices and early learning standards.
- As leaders, we model and coach our teaching team to success, ensuring everyone has the support they need.
- We design and lead individual and group activities that actively engage children, promoting social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
- We maintain open communication with parents, sharing progress and discussing ways to support their child's development.
- We ensure all center policies and state regulations are met, upholding the highest standards.
- A healthy classroom environment is vital - we maintain strict hygiene and cleanliness standards, ensuring children's safety and security.
- We supervise child care assistants and volunteers, ensuring they follow planned activities and safety standards.
- We maintain accurate records, forms, and files, staying organized and efficient.
- We prioritize personal and professional development, continuously seeking new knowledge and skills to improve our practice.
Requirements
An associate teacher in a center-based program shall be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, including but not limited to General Equivalency Diploma (GED), a High School Equivalency Test (HiSet), or a Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), and have one of the following options:
(1) Written documentation from or on file with the department that she or he was qualified and employed as an associate teacher on or before November 6, 2017;
(2) A minimum of 9 credits in related coursework, including at least one 3 credit course in child or human growth and development;
(3) Current certification as para II educator by the department of education; or
(4) 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:
a. Completion of a high school level 2-year career and technical education course in teacher education;
b. A 3 credit college course in child or human growth and development;
c. Thirty 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 documented 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.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with children, ideally in a similar age group.
- First Aid and CPR certification to ensure we're prepared for any situation.
- Knowledge of Procare to help us streamline our processes and stay organized.
Benefits
Full Time Employees
All Employees
About Great Bay Kids
Great Bay Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality early childhood education and school age enrichment programs for children. Our early education facilities are located in Exeter and Portsmouth, NH with school age programs offered in Exeter and Portsmouth (Summer only).
Common Questions
What is the education required for this position?
At least a high school diploma or equivalent
What does this position pay?
This Associate Teachers - Portsmouth Location role pays $18 to $22/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Great Bay Kids located?
Great Bay Kids is located at 81 New Hampshire Avenue, Portsmouth, NH