NHTI, Concord’s Community College – SUPPLEMENTAL JOB DESCRIPTION
INCUMBENT: _________________________________
FLSA: Non-Exempt
EEO-6: 5-56 (Technical & Paraprofessional)
SOC Code: 25-9041
Classification: Teacher Assistant
Classification Code: 928500
In-House Title: Assistant Teacher
Date Established: 3/18/15
Position Number: C2R00127
Date of Last Amendment: 3/18/15
SCOPE OF WORK: Responsible for creating a warm, caring and safe environment, to support children and
teachers in ways that improve the overall quality of care and education. Knowledge of growth and development
as well as health, safety and nutrition as it affects young children. This position reports to the Teacher in the
classroom in which the employee is primarily assigned at the Child & Family Development Center at NHTI,
Concord’s Community College.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 Assists lead teacher with daily operations and assumes responsibility of duties in lead teacher’s absence;
effectively gives and takes directions;
 Greets each child and family and assists in the transition from home to childcare setting;
 Responds sensitively to the interests, requests and needs of individual children, and builds on these needs in
curriculum and environmental aspects of the classroom;
 Interacts playfully with children and encourages natural exploration and curiosity while teaching children
about positive guidance strategies;
 Uses positive child guidance strategies;
 Assists in working with college students by modeling and communicating concrete strategies that connect
classroom theory to direct practice with young children;
 Assists in planning, coordinating, and preparing DAP activities, teaching methods, and environmental
materials that meet program philosophy; prepares child assessments and evidence of learning based on
observations made in the classroom;
 Assists teachers in recognizing and recording children’s progress and documenting accidents, medication and
concerns as well as respectfully relating this information to families in person and/or by phone;
communications information regarding children to families in a respectful, confidential manner;
 Assists in cleaning and organizing to maintain classroom wellbeing and upkeep; assists with implementation
of standards and rules set forth by NAEYC Accreditation, and the State of NH CCLU;
 Assists in preparation of various presentations and attends center sponsored events, including mandatory
monthly meetings that extend beyond the program’s operating hours;
 Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations;
 Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate's degree or equivalent credit hours in education, early childhood education or child
development from a recognized college or technical institute.
Experience: No experience required. Each additional year of approved work experience in a teaching
or childcare environment may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
License/Certification: NH Early Childhood Professional Development System Credential received or applied
for within 6 months of employment. Maintain certification in infant/child CPR and First Aid, as well as Water
Safety.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Take part in EC 267; Positive Behavior Guidance and Supporting Young
Children with Challenging Behaviors class on campus within 12 months of hire. Maintain 25 hours of
professional development per year, completing all topics of the core knowledge areas provided in the career
lattice. Maintain membership to NAEYC, professional organization.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of the modern methods, principles, techniques and
procedures of teaching. Ability to maintain appropriate discipline without creating harmful situations to
students concerned. Ability to promote cooperation between students and educational personnel. Ability to
carry out oral and written instructions and to provide proper assistance to the teachers or supervisor assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with all employees. Must be willing to maintain
appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not
intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to
perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are
characteristic of that classification.
SIGNATURES:
The above is an accurate reflection of the duties of my position.
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Employee’s Name (print)
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Employee’s Signature
Date Reviewed
Supervisor's Name and Title: __________________________, Teacher – Child & Family Development Center
The above job description accurately reflects this employee's job duties.
Supervisor's Signature
Date Reviewed
CCSNH – Director of Human Resources
Date Approved