Lead Preschool Teacher: Shape Young Minds

COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM BELKNAP- MERRIMACK COUNTIES; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack Counties is seeking a Head Start Lead Teacher in Concord, NH. This full-time role focuses on high-quality preschool education with emphasis on cognitive, social, and emotional development.

You will plan daily/weekly experiences, supervise classroom activities, and foster a nurturing learning environment that aligns with early childhood standards. The position offers a salary of $22.50–$26.07 per hour, based on education and experience, and requires

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with ECE coursework.
• Experience: Prior work in an early childhood classroom.
• Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal abilities; ability to engage with families.
• Age/Background: Must be 21 years of age; criminal record check, CPR/First Aid.
• Driver’s license/transportation may be required for travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily and weekly program experiences for preschoolers.
• Engage in responsive adult-child interactions and establish routines.
• Create a warm, nurturing classroom environment aligned with NAEYC and NH licensing.
• Inspire curiosity and support cognitive, social, and emotional development.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate degree with ECE coursework

Job description

Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack Counties is seeking a Head Start Lead Teacher in Concord, NH. This full-time role focuses on high-quality preschool education with emphasis on cognitive, social, and emotional development.

You will plan daily/weekly experiences, supervise classroom activities, and foster a nurturing learning environment that aligns with early childhood standards. The position offers a salary of $22.50–$26.07 per hour, based on education and experience, and requires