Job Description:

$1,000 New Hire Sign on Bonus!

Be part of something new! The Technology Hill Early Learning Center is building a dedicated team of educators who are committed to creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where young children can thrive. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children and families while growing your career in a collaborative and supportive setting, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking Early Childhood Teacher II's to join our new center in Londonderry with an anticipated start date in December 2026! Under general supervision of the Program Director and Associate Director, the Early Childhood Teacher II provides leadership and responsibility for the classroom’s planning, implementation, and documentation of a developmentally and culturally appropriate education program for young children within the ages of infancy to Preschool, as directed. Teacher II’s provide a rich environment for learning in which all children are seen for their capability through the construction of a curriculum that aligns with the program goals and standards, as well as those from NH Child Care Licensing Unit (NH CCLU) and NAEYC. Responsibilities include:

• Takes the lead in developing  and implementing curriculum plans providing age-appropriate instruction; makes adaptations in curriculum and classroom environment based on children's needs and interests, takes responsibility for appropriate child supervision during large group times, small group times, and individual work with children as needed. 
• Organizes and prepares classroom curriculum materials and environment, prepares documentation displays, prepares assessment portfolios, family communications journals, and actively participates and responds to center wide email as well any other out of classroom professional work required.
• Perform classroom related duties as required for classroom team, including but not limited to; snack preparation, child diapering/toileting, cleaning, washing dishes, laundry, etc. 
• Interact with children at all times in a nurturing and developmentally appropriate way, while encouraging self-help skills.
• Assure the supervision and safety of children including the enforcement of child release policies.
• Lead overall classroom management activities and partner with teaching team members to: (a) Continuously plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child. (b) Ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate, and trauma-informed care aligned environments for all children in conjunction with NH Child Care Licensing Unit (NH CCLU) rules and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation Standards. (c) Promote and model developmentally appropriate communication, hygiene, behavior, and nutrition. (d) Assist with daily and weekly maintenance, sterilization of materials, or cleaning to operate a clean, safe, and well-equipped classroom. (e) Support children during challenging behaviors using positive guidance, developmentally appropriate redirection, and proactive social-emotional strategies. (f) Take responsibility for appropriate child supervision, circle times, small groups and individual work as needed. 
• Perform child observation, child assessment and timely records keeping in alignment NAEYC accreditation standards demonstrating the use of authentic documentation of children’s daily experiences to demonstrate growth over time. 
• Perform on-going developmental evaluations while following curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child. In addition, collect and organize ongoing assessment and documentation materials of children as the basis for curriculum development and reporting to families. 
• Actively contributes to the ongoing professional development, coaching, and supervision of all classroom Teacher I’s, Program Assistants, Volunteers, Interns, etc. 
• Create, maintain, and continuously enhance respective and supportive individual relationships with parents and prospective parents through effective communication in person, via ProCare messaging, and program outreach materials or newsletters, etc. 
• Develop family education and participation programs and conduct individual parent conferences at least twice annually and when appropriate.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the program and lesson plans.
• Complete daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children. 
• Participate in ongoing staff development, in-services, trainings, and additional meetings as required. 
• Attend and contribute to monthly staff meetings/workshops, weekly and bi-weekly team and teacher representative meetings and create and implement program for self-improvement; and engage in annual assessment with supervisor by preparing evaluation and other related materials.
• Promote, train, and follow all NH CCLU rules & regulations, NAEYC accreditation standards, and Agency & Program policies and procedures. 
• Actively partner with Early Childhood Teacher I’s and other staff to complete NAEYC portfolios, and ensure classrooms meet NAEYC Accreditation criteria as directed.
• Partner with Agency Staff and community partners to address the individual needs of children, families, and maintain all related documentation as appropriate. 
• Serve on or participate in community programming committees, agency and/or community initiatives, events, as appropriate. 

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a Related Field with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in an early childhood education program 
• Obtaining and maintaining New Hampshire Early Childhood Professional Development credential (per NH Licensing Requirements) is required after the first six (6) months of employment
•  The ability to meet NH Child Care Licensing Unit’s requirements for ‘Center Director’ per NH CCLU He-C4002, preferred 
• Certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED required 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Demonstrated organization and time management skills 
•  Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Compensation: $23 - $28 hourly based upon experience and education

Sign On Bonus is paid at 3 and 6 months of continued full-time employment - the bonus is subject to all taxes, deductions and voluntary deductions elected.

Hours: The center is open Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

At Technology Hill Early Learning Center, we recognize that flexibility matters. Eligible positions may offer alternative scheduling arrangements designed to support both personal and professional commitments. Examples may include four 10-hour days, and other schedule variations based on role and program needs.

What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability
• PTO begins accruing on your first day!
• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice. For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines.
• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment
• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment
• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

To learn more about this role, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button below to submit your application. Have questions about the role? Schedule time to chat with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Jill 30 Minute Phone Interview - Jill Schuman

Difficulty submitting your application or scheduling time to chat? Contact

Jill at 603.732.7166 or email jschuman@eastersealsnh.org 

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