Head Start Assistant Teacher
Job Description
About This Role
Join our dynamic team of early childhood professionals at Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties Head Start and make a real difference in the lives of children and families!
Head Start offers a range of benefits to support your career growth, including:
Classroom support with on-site coaching available
Cutting-edge technology to implement curriculum and assessment
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Opportunities for advancement in the field of early childhood education
This role is a 40-hour per week/52 weeks per year commitment with the option to work School Year positions in Manchester.
CAPHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer
What You'll Do
Job Summary:
The Assistant Teacher plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe and supportive environment for the children in the program, working collaboratively with the classroom team to form strong relationships with the children and ensuring the smooth operation of the classroom.
Requirements
Assistant Teacher Qualifications: Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D and 9 credit hours of early childhood college coursework including 3 hours of child growth and development; be willing to pursue a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA); an Associate's Degree in ECE (preferred).
Physical Requirements:
In the SNHS, Inc. Child Development program, a teacher should expect to:
- Lift children in emergencies.
- Be able to run after a child in peril.
- Be able to demonstrate motor activities that may include running, hopping, jumping, dancing, and full body motions.
- 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.
- Be able to address children at eye level.
- Sometimes get kicked or hit accidentally during exuberant play.
- Kneel to engage with children.
Nice To Haves
Energy & Enthusiasm!
A Sense of Humor
Teamwork!
Benefits
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Full time position available with a generous benefit & compensation package including:
Competitive hourly rate
Health, dental & vision insurance plans
403b Retirement program with a 10% employer contribution after one year
Paid vacation, sick leave, all major holidays
Agency Employee Assistance Program
Staff wellness program
