Job description
Position Purpose
Under the direction of teaching staff, assists in meeting the developmental needs of children at Dartmouth College Child Care Center. Participates in implementing the program and supervising children’s activities.
Description
Working at the Dartmouth College Childcare Center has several benefits, ranging from the careful design of our facilities to joining a friendly team and exceptional benefits and compensation packages. We offer a competitive hourly wage and a lump sum incentive retention package, paid out through specified periods over the first 24 months of employment.
The Dartmouth College Childcare Center has ample outdoor spaces (multiple playgrounds, access to walking trails, and offers walks through quiet neighborhoods) as well as large indoor play spaces.
We have a very low child to teacher ratio and teachers are grouped into teaching teams of three and have autonomy over their curriculum. We offer flexibility in schedule for floating positions.
Consider joining this amazing group of teachers in the heart of the Upper Valley!
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
1-2 years of experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have at least 1 – 2 years experience working with children
- Have a clear criminal background check
- Provide a most recent physical examination
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred but
not required: 3 –
6 credits in Early Childhood Education from a regionally accredited college or university
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Sunnie McPhetres, Director
Department Contact Phone Number
646-6610
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Sunnie McPhetres, Director
Department Contact's Phone Number
646-6610
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants
All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID-19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Key Accountabilities
Description
- Assembles needed materials and sets up activities in accordance with approved plans and schedules. Interacts with and assists children during activities.
- Modifies planned activities when circumstances dictate.
- Provides positive guidance and re-direction when required.
- Assists children in routines and transitions between activities. Insures safety and well being of children at all times.
- Participates in the maintenance and upkeep of equipment, supplies and materials.
- Welcomes children upon arrival at the Center. Provides a nurturing and secure environment throughout the day.
- Maintains a clean and sanitary environment in the classroom and the center.
- Promotes nutrition and good hygiene. Eats lunch and snacks with children, modeling good eating habits and manners
- Implements the Center’s health policies. Promotes good health practices including hand washing.
- Interacts with parents in a friendly and helpful manner. Ensures that children are signed in and out by their escorts.
Percentage Of Time
100
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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