SolutionHealth·Manchester, New Hampshire
The Assistant Teacher supports the daily operations of the child care center by assisting lead teachers in providing a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment. Responsibilities include supervising children to ensure safety, attending to basic needs, and maintaining classroom cleanliness.
The Elliot Child Care Center has a reputation as a high-quality Child-Development program with little teacher turn-over, low teacher-child ratios, and well-equipped classrooms and playgrounds. The program serves children aged 6 weeks through 6 years, year-round. The combined years of teaching experience of the team is over 300 years! This brings a wealth of knowledge and support and a commitment to providing a positive experience for all children and families. About the Job: The Assistant Teacher Supports the daily operation of the Elliot Child Care Center by assisting the Associate and Lead Teachers in providing a warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children. As child advocates, Elliot Child Care teachers work together to provide children with a safe, nurturing environment in which they can grow and develop at their own pace. This includes respectful, professional interactions with children, families, and colleagues. What You’ll Do Engage with children, families, and co-workers positively throughout the day. Supervise children with a critical eye to ensure the environment is safe. Use a developmentally appropriate approach to guide children’s behavior. Care for the basic needs of children to include bottle feeding infants, changing diapers, wiping noses, etc. Maintain cleaning and sanitation of the classrooms and shared spaces. Follow all NH Child Care Licensing Regulations, including certifications, background checks, and ongoing professional development. Attend staff meetings, participate in family events, and emergency drills as scheduled. Required Knowledge and Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and establish a cooperative, collaborative working environment. Ability to facilitate communication between and among others. Ability to demonstrate courtesy, compassion and respect in relating to children, families, visitors, and coworkers. Ability to accept constructive feedback and initiate appropriate actions to correct situations. Ability to maintain good communications; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, families, children, and the public. Willingness to identify and take action toward meeting own learning needs. Ability to endure periods of heavy workload and stress. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations. Job Qualifications: Education: Must be 16 years of age. Appropriate documentation for employment required.
Candidates must be at least 16 years of age and possess experience working with young children in settings such as childcare or babysitting. Applicants are expected to follow all state licensing regulations and maintain professional communication standards.
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.