Associate Early Education Teacher

The Granite YMCA's Early Learning Centers are seeking kind, creative and responsible Associate Teachers to join our team! We are growing and thriving and seeking a couple more wonderful early childhood educators to round out our incredible team. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, and our centers serve children as young as 6 weeks through Kindergarten. Classroom placement decisions are based on experience, need and right fit.

This could be a great opportunity for you if:

• You take great pride in the physical appearance and emotional culture of your classroom
• Your aim is to treat the adults and children in your life with kindness and respect at all times
• You are a multi-tasker who can prioritize tasks
• You love hanging out with awesome kiddos!

Any potential candidate for this job must meet the Associate Teacher qualifications as listed below,

have the ability to pass a background check and fingerprinting for state licensing, have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, and meet one of the following options:

• 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;
• 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;

• 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;
• Current certification as para II educator by the department of education

Pay Range: $15 - $19/hr

Flexible part time or full time hours within Monday - Friday 7:00a - 6:00p

Associate Teacher positions are available at the following YMCA sites:

• YMCA of Downtown Manchester
• YMCA of Concord
• YMCA of Greater Londonderry
• YMCA of Strafford County
• YMCA of Somersworth

Part Time benefits include:

• Flexible hours and team environment
• Leadership development and paid training
• Access to Y Careers pathways
• Up to 50% program and childcare discounts
• Staff receive a free Y Family Membership
• Tuition discounts to some NH and online schools
• Discounts on Tickets and more

Additional Full Time Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation time (4 weeks paid time off & 6 Holidays that accrues with tenure)
• Medical and dental insurance
• Free 2 Adult Family YMCA Membership
• 50% discount on Preschool Childcare, School Age Childcare, and Summer Camp services
• After qualifying, 8% employer contribution to retirement fund