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Position Title
Lead Teacher
Posting Date
09/22/2025
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:30am–5:30pm, 40 hrs/week, 12 months per year. Rotating shifts within 7:30am–5:30pm. Non‑exempt, regular full‑time.
Location
Dartmouth College Child Care Center, 21 Reservoir Road, Hanover, NH 03755. Onsite only.
Position Purpose
Lead teachers plan, organize, and implement curriculum to meet the care, developmental, and educational needs of children in the Center; guide behavior; communicate with parents; record developmental progress; supervise a teaching team of associate, assistant, student/temporary staff, and may supervise other employees.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement a comprehensive, child‑centered curriculum that supports physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Supervise and mentor teaching staff, including setting expectations, conducting performance evaluations, and providing professional development. Maintain an organized, safe, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning. Communicate regularly with families, sharing information about daily activities, responding to concerns, and scheduling conferences. Coordinate nutrition, health, and safety procedures, including meal preparation, first aid, and compliance with health policies. Collaborate with other classrooms on center‑wide activities, committees, and equipment maintenance.
Qualifications
18 credits in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education from a regionally accredited college or university. Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, or bachelor’s degree preferred. Three plus years of experience in early childhood settings; three years as a lead teacher preferred. Effective communication, interpersonal, and parent‑interaction skills. Knowledge of children’s developmental needs and curriculum planning. Ability to supervise others and maintain a positive, inclusive environment. Physical capability to lift, carry, and supervise children with frequent movement. Completion of required training including universal precautions, water safety, and fire safety. Maintains pediatric First Aid/CPR certification. Maintains New Hampshire Early Childhood Credential.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Studies from a regionally accredited college or university. Three years experience as a lead teacher.
Contact
Department Contact: Kara Cave, Director, 603-646-6612.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, including criminal background, references, verification of work history, conduct review, 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.
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.
Union
Union positions are available to SEIU union members only during the first week of posting (9/22/25–9/29/25). After that week, if the position has not been filled internally, it is open to the general public and other members of the Dartmouth community.
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Lead Teacher
Posting Date
09/22/2025
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 7:30am–5:30pm, 40 hrs/week, 12 months per year. Rotating shifts within 7:30am–5:30pm. Non‑exempt, regular full‑time.
Location
Dartmouth College Child Care Center, 21 Reservoir Road, Hanover, NH 03755. Onsite only.
Position Purpose
Lead teachers plan, organize, and implement curriculum to meet the care, developmental, and educational needs of children in the Center; guide behavior; communicate with parents; record developmental progress; supervise a teaching team of associate, assistant, student/temporary staff, and may supervise other employees.
Responsibilities
Plan and implement a comprehensive, child‑centered curriculum that supports physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Supervise and mentor teaching staff, including setting expectations, conducting performance evaluations, and providing professional development. Maintain an organized, safe, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning. Communicate regularly with families, sharing information about daily activities, responding to concerns, and scheduling conferences. Coordinate nutrition, health, and safety procedures, including meal preparation, first aid, and compliance with health policies. Collaborate with other classrooms on center‑wide activities, committees, and equipment maintenance.
Qualifications
18 credits in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education from a regionally accredited college or university. Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, or bachelor’s degree preferred. Three plus years of experience in early childhood settings; three years as a lead teacher preferred. Effective communication, interpersonal, and parent‑interaction skills. Knowledge of children’s developmental needs and curriculum planning. Ability to supervise others and maintain a positive, inclusive environment. Physical capability to lift, carry, and supervise children with frequent movement. Completion of required training including universal precautions, water safety, and fire safety. Maintains pediatric First Aid/CPR certification. Maintains New Hampshire Early Childhood Credential.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Child and Family Studies from a regionally accredited college or university. Three years experience as a lead teacher.
Contact
Department Contact: Kara Cave, Director, 603-646-6612.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, including criminal background, references, verification of work history, conduct review, 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.
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.
Union
Union positions are available to SEIU union members only during the first week of posting (9/22/25–9/29/25). After that week, if the position has not been filled internally, it is open to the general public and other members of the Dartmouth community.
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