Head Start Assistant Teacher - School Year Position, Seabrook

Acquire4Hire; Seabrook (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate early childhood professionals for a Teacher Assistant role in Seabrook. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on children's lives while receiving professional development opportunities, including workshops and on-site coaching. With a focus on teamwork, energy, and enthusiasm, you will contribute to a nurturing environment that promotes child growth and development. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate and a generous benefits package, including health insurance and retirement contributions. If you are ready to inspire and support young learners, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health, dental & vision insurance

403b Retirement program with 10% employer contribution

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Staff wellness program

Sign On Bonus

Limited childcare spots for teacher's children

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D and 9 credit hours of early childhood coursework.
• Willingness to pursue a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring the health and safety of children in the program.
• Work as part of a classroom team to build trusting relationships with children.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

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

Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties (CAPHR) Head Start has immediate opportunities for strong, committed early childhood professionals to join our dynamic team.

School Year Teacher Assistant position available in Seabrook!

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.

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

CAPHR 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 CAPHR 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.

Sign On Bonus Available.

Limited childcare spots for teacher's children may be available.