Head Start Assistant Teacher - School Year Position, Raymond

Summary

Southern New Hampshire Services Head Start has immediate opportunities for strong, committed early childhood professionals to join our dynamic team.

Full Year Assistant Teacher position available in Nashua!
Head Start provides professional development opportunities for you to grow in the field of early childhood education!

Professional Development opportunities may include:
Coursework for credit as part of a written training plan with reimbursement available as funds allow
Four training days per year!
CPR, First Aid and other paid workshops
Classroom support including available on-site coaching

This position is 30 hours per week/41 weeks per year.

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SNHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Duties

Job Summary:
The Assistant Teacher shares responsibility for the overall health and safety of the children in the program.She/he works as a member of the classroom team in forming trusting relationships with the children, and general classroom function.

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:

1.Kneel to address children at eye level.

2.Be able to demonstrate motor activities that may include running, hopping, jumping, dancing, and full body motions.

3.Be able to run after a child in peril.

4.Lift children in emergencies.

5.Nurture children who may need consoling in the case of challenging behaviors.

6.Get on the ground with children in case of fire and help them crawl to safety.

7.Sometimes get kicked or hit accidentally during exuberant play.

Nice To Haves

Teamwork!
Energy Enthusiasm!
A Sense of Humor

Benefits

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