Head Start Preschool Teacher
About This Role
This support staff member position at Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties (CAPHR) in Nashua offers $21.42 – $26.18/Hr. The role requires the appropriate background.
We're seeking dedicated and passionate early childhood professionals to join our team at Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties Head Start. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children and families!
Head Start offers a supportive environment, including:
Classroom support with on-site coaching
Access to technology for curriculum and assessment
Professional development opportunities
Chances for career advancement in early childhood education
This role requires a 40-hour workweek, spanning 41 weeks a year, with the option for full-year positions available.
Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What You'll Do
- Foster a secure and healthy learning environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Develop meaningful relationships with children and families through a nurturing and supportive approach.
- Welcome and engage families as their child's primary educator, encouraging their involvement in the curriculum and fostering relationships between children and families.
- Design and implement engaging daily learning experiences that cater to the intellectual and physical development of each child.
- Ensure the completion of teaching responsibilities, including:
- Conducting developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 days of a child's start date, followed by ongoing observations and assessments.
- Creating daily classroom activities that cater to individual needs and interests of the children.
- Scheduling 4 family visits per year, prioritizing the convenience of the family, with a goal of 2 home visits and 2 center visits annually.
Requirements
In the CAPHR Child Development program, a teacher should expect to:
- Be able to run after a child in peril.
- Get on the ground with children in case of fire and help them crawl to safety.
- Lift children in emergencies.
- Nurture children who may need consoling in the case of challenging behaviors.
- Kneel to address children at eye level.
- Sometimes get kicked or hit accidentally during exuberant play.
- Be able to demonstrate motor activities that may include running, hopping, jumping, dancing, and full body motions.
Nice to Have
We're looking for candidates with a positive attitude and energy!
A sense of humor and ability to find the lighter side of challenging situations
A commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth
Basic proficiency in technology
Benefits
Health, dental & vision insurance plans
Retirement program with a 10% employer contribution after 1 year
Paid vacation, sick leave, & holidays
Agency Employee Assistance Program
Staff wellness program
Sign on bonus available
Common Questions
What is the education required for this position?
At least an associate degree is required
What does this position pay?
This Head Start Preschool Teacher role pays $21.42 to $26.18/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties (CAPHR) located?
Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties (CAPHR) is located at 134 Allds Street, Nashua, NH