Head Start Assistant Teacher - Full Year Position, Manchester

Acquire4Hire; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated early childhood professionals for a rewarding Assistant Teacher role. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development, including paid workshops and coursework reimbursement. You will play a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of children while fostering trusting relationships in a dynamic classroom environment. Join a team that values energy, enthusiasm, and humor, and enjoy a generous benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off. If you're passionate about early childhood education and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance plans

403b Retirement program with 10% employer contribution

Paid vacation

Sick leave

All major holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Staff wellness program

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D and 9 credit hours in early childhood education.
• Willingness to pursue a Child Development Associate Credential is required.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for the health and safety of children in the program.
• Work as part of the classroom team to build trusting relationships with children.

Skills

Child Growth and Development

Teamwork

Energy & Enthusiasm

Sense of Humor

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D

9 credit hours of early childhood college coursework

Child Development Associate Credential (CDA)

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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:

1. Coursework for credit as part of a written training plan with reimbursement available as funds allow
2. Four training days per year!
3. CPR, First Aid And Other Paid Workshops
4. Classroom support including available on-site coaching

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

Visit our website at www.snhs.org for more locations.

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:

• Kneel to address children at eye level.
• Be able to demonstrate motor activities that may include running, hopping, jumping, dancing, and full body motions.
• Be able to run after a child in peril.
• 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.
• 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