Head Start/Preschool Teacher- School Year
About The Position
Community Action Program of Belknap-Merrimack Counties Empowering Communities and Enriching Lives. Join Our Mission! This role is for the School Year. The Head Start Lead Teacher will play an essential role in providing all aspects of a quality child development program with emphasis on the cognitive, social and emotional development of preschool-aged children. Your day will involve providing quality educational experiences for preschool-aged children by planning and preparing daily and weekly program experiences while considering the needs of children. You will engage in adult-child interactions that are responsive, supportive, and respectful of children’s needs, development, and play interests. You will establish consistent classroom routines and activities. You will design and maintain a warm and nurturing classroom environment which meets the standards expressed in National Association for the Education of Young Children and NH Child Care Licensing regulations. Each day is an opportunity to inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and build a foundation for lifelong success in the lives of children and their families.
Requirements
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education; or Associates Degree in a related field with ECE coursework, including Child Growth and Development
- Previous experience working in an early childhood classroom
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate with young children and their families and ability to relate comfortably to income-eligible families.
- Attention to detail, confidentiality, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to fostering a positive workplace and early childhood classroom experience.
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Successful completion of criminal record check, CPR/First Aid certification
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation may be required for occasional travel between program locations.
Responsibilities
- Provides quality educational experiences for preschool-aged children by planning and preparing daily and weekly program experiences while considering the needs of children.
- Engages in adult-child interactions that are responsive, supportive, and respectful of children’s needs, development, and play interests.
- Establishes consistent classroom routines and activities.
- Designs and maintains a warm and nurturing classroom environment which meets the standards expressed in National Association for the Education of Young Children and NH Child Care Licensing regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
