Early Childhood Teacher I

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Position Information

Operating Title Early Childhood Teacher I Summary of Position

This position is part of the UNH laboratory school on campus and is part of the College of Health and Human Services within the Department of Human Development and Family Studies.

The chosen candidate will work under the general supervision of the executive director and assistant director, and in collaboration with a teaching team, will plan, implement, and document an exemplary early childhood educational program for children, families, and students. This position may be assigned to an infant through preschool classroom as needed on an annual basis.

Campus Location Durham Required Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree with at least 9 Early Childhood Education credits

Experience: 3-5 years

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in a university laboratory school and/or NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) accredited program. Skills and experience that can contribute to achieving the center's diversity mission.

Experience working as a cooperating teacher with college interns or student teachers. Strong background in and knowledge of social-constructivist education. NH state teacher certification (or other acceptable state certification) in Pre-K and/or Kindergarten. Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.

Physical Demands

Sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this position, including lifting up to 50 lbs.

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Posting Detail Information

Posting Number ASP0847FY24 Open Date 06/10/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Additional Job Information

This is a temporary 1 year appointment.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Institution Information

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains.

There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide

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