Head Start Assistant Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Derry (NH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan with a 10% match

Paid vacation, sick leave, major/Holyd

Agency Employee Assistance Program

Staff wellness program

Job summary

Acquire4Hire LLC delivers Head Start services in Derry, NH and seeks an Assistant Teacher to support classroom activities and build trusting relationships with children.

The role focuses on maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment, assisting with curriculum implementation, and participating in professional development. This full-time position offers benefits and opportunities for advancement in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED and 9 ECE credits including 3 in child growth and development.
• Willing to pursue a CDA credential; an Associate's Degree in ECE is preferred.
• Ability to support safe, nurturing classroom environments and engage young children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the classroom and form trusting relationships with children.
• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment and support curriculum implementation.

Skills

High-energy demeanor

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

9 ECE credits incl. 3 in child growth & development

Associate's Degree in ECE (preferred)

Willing to pursue CDA

Job description

About This Role

Join our dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of children and families!

At Head Start, you can expect:

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

This position is 40 hours per week/52 weeks per year.

CAPHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer

What You'll Do

Job Summary: The Assistant Teacher plays a key role in the classroom, forming trusting relationships with the children and ensuring a safe and healthy environment.

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• Get kicked or hit accidentally during exuberant play.
• Kneel to address children at eye level.

Nice To Haves

We're looking for team players with energy and enthusiasm!

A sense of humor and a positive attitude are a must!

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