Phillips Exeter Academy·Exeter, New Hampshire
Supports classroom teachers in creating a nurturing environment and ensuring the safety and well-being of young children. Responsibilities include supervising activities, maintaining classroom cleanliness, and handling basic care tasks like diaper changes.
30pm - 5:30pm, mid august - Mid june.
$22.00/ hour
Assists and supports the classroom teachers in creating a warm and caring environment for young children.
Job responsibilities
Models, articulates, and encourages cooperative behavior among the children.
Interacts with children in a warm, nurturing way while providing an appropriate adult role model.
Supports the teaching team and the childcare center activities in a timely, caring and professional manner.
Supervises all activities indoors and out in order to ensure the safety and the well-being of each child.
Resolves problems or concerns that may arise with children or parents in conjunction with the teachers and Director.
Assists in the maintenance of equipment and materials and ensures the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom and common areas.
Changes diapers and clothing following center protocol.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, skills and competencies
Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.
Ability to teach in a team atmosphere with high energy, flexibility, and patience.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.
A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
Proficient in MS Office.
Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.
High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.
None.
1. Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years). 2. Successfully complete additional components required for DHHS, Childcare Licensing
Upon hire and renewed every 5 years (age restrictions may apply).
Market context
In New Hampshire, classroom teacher roles in childcare settings are often shaped by steady demand for qualified staff who meet licensing standards and can support consistent classroom coverage. These roles can be competitive because employers typically look for age, training, and experience requirements, including CPR, First Aid, AED, and child abuse prevention certification within 30 days of hire. If you are considering applying, confirm that your experience in a developmental setting is clearly documented and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save research time.