The Associate Teacher works cooperatively with the Lead Teacher/Director to plan and implement the daily education program for the children. Under the supervision of the lead Teacher/Director and Mentor teacher, the Associate Teacher will ensure the education program is developmentally appropriate meeting the individual needs of children as well as program standards of Educare and Square One. In the absence of the Lead Teacher, the Associate Teacher takes responsibility for the management of the classroom. 

The Lead Teacher/Director in the infant/toddler classrooms is responsible for the planning, implementation and coordination of a comprehensive education program. The Lead Teacher/Director ensures the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets children's individual needs as well as program standards of Educare and Square One.