Head Start Lead Teacher - Full-Time School Readiness Leader

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County is seeking a Head Start Lead Teacher to support school readiness and child development using the Creative Curriculum and Project Approach. You will partner with families, implement developmentally appropriate content, and maintain accurate observation records for all children.

The role requires collaboration with the Education Manager, a 40-hour work week, and participation in ongoing professional development to ensure compliance with Head Start

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, with 30 credits in Early Childhood Education (bachelor's degree preferred)
• Minimum two years’ experience working with preschool age children. Previous Head Start experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to utilize online data systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision of children at all times, following active supervision policies and procedures.
• Plan and provide a comprehensive program that includes at-risk children, children with disabilities, and those from diverse families.
• Participate in Preservice training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Plan and provide a comprehensive ECE program including implementation of Creative Curriculum, Project Approach, and other developmentally appropriate content in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and NH Child Care Licensing Rules; utilize Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG) for collecting, planning from, and reporting of child assessment data.
• Guide and facilitate learning experiences for the children, following Creative Curriculum guidance, including: the creation of a predictable daily schedule; using child assessment data to plan and facilitate daily activities; creating an exciting learning environment in the classroom; creating, displaying, and using visual cues for children, including picture schedules.
• Conduct developmental screening of children within 45 days of enrollment.

Skills

Active supervision

Curriculum planning

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

30 credits in Early Childhood Education

Two years’ preschool experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online data systems

Job description

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County is seeking a Head Start Lead Teacher to support school readiness and child development using the Creative Curriculum and Project Approach. You will partner with families, implement developmentally appropriate content, and maintain accurate observation records for all children.

The role requires collaboration with the Education Manager, a 40-hour work week, and participation in ongoing professional development to ensure compliance with Head Start