Head Start Preschool Teacher - School Year Position Manchester

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties Head Start has immediate opportunities for strong, committed early childhood professionals to join our dynamic team. Challenge yourself to make a difference in the lives of children and families!

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

Position is 40 hours a week / 41 weeks per year.

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 :

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.