Head Start Preschool Teacher – School Year Position Manchester Position Available In Hillsborough, New Hampshire

Head Start Preschool Teacher – School Year Position Manchester Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties (CAPHR) Manchester, NH Job Details Full-time $20.24 – $24.72 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Wellness program Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid sick time Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Interviewing Lesson planning 1 year Associate’s degree Teaching Entry level Full Job Description Summary Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties (CAPHR) is interviewing for school year teaching positions. Join the Head Start team and support children and families as they build skills to promote school readiness! The Teacher has primary responsibility for the overall health and safety of the infants, toddlers/ preschoolers in the program. S/He works as a member of the classroom team in forming trusting relationships with the children and families, developing lesson plans, ongoing assessment, and general classroom management.

Head Start provides:

Classroom support including available on-site coaching Technology to implement curriculum and assessment Professional development opportunities Opportunities for Advancemen t in the field of early childhood education

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree in Early Childhood or Bachelor’s Degree in related field with 18 credits in ECE, including at least one 3 credit course in Child Growth and Development Open positions include a 40 hours per week/41 weeks per year position and a 30 hours per week/39 weeks per year position. Go to www.caphr.org for more information on programs and locations! CAPHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer Duties Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment. Develop trusting relationships with the children and families by creating a positive, nurturing environment. Welcome and support families as the primary educator of their child, encouraging the involvement of families and supporting the development of relationships between children and families; provide opportunities for families to participate in the curriculum outside of the classroom. Plan and implement daily learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children Assure completion of teaching responsibilities including, but not limited to: Complete developmental and behavioral screenings on each child within 45 days of starting date and continue with on-going observation and assessment procedures throughout enrollment in the program. Plan and provide daily classroom activities (both teacher-initiated and child-initiated) geared to meet individual needs and interests of the children. Complete 4 family visits per year, scheduling all meetings at the convenience of the family, with the goal of 2 home visits and 2 center visits each year. Requirements In the CAPHR Child Development program, a teacher should expect to: Kneel to address children at eye level. Be able to demonstrate motor activities that may include running, hopping, jumping, dancing, and full body motions. Be able to run after a child in peril. Lift children in emergencies. Nurture children who may need consoling in the case of challenging behaviors. Get on the ground with children in case of fire and help them crawl to safety. Sometimes get kicked or hit accidentally during exuberant play. Nice To Haves Enthusiasm & Energy! Sense of Humor Commitment to ongoing learning Basic use of technology Benefits Health, dental & vision insurance plans Retirement program with a 10% employer contribution after 1 year Paid sick leave, holidays, and time off Agency Employee Assistance Program Staff wellness program Sign On Bonus Available Discounted childcare as space allows.