Lead Teacher

Child Care Aware; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Care Aware in Hooksett, NH is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to join our warm, supportive team. This in-person role focuses on fostering growth and strong relationships with children and their families in a collaborative classroom setting.

The ideal candidate demonstrates patience, enthusiasm, and commitment to high-quality early education. Training and advancement opportunities are available, with pay negotiable based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 9 ECE college credits is required.
• At least 3 ECE credits must be in Child Growth and Development.
• Previous experience with young children is preferred.
• Applicants enrolled in an ECE program are encouraged to apply.
• Must complete 12 hours of annual training within 3 months if not already.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and positive behavior strategies is essential.
• Willingness to complete fingerprinting and health forms.
• Professional, dependable, patient, and caring approach to working with children and families.
• Ability to work cooperatively with children, families, and fellow teachers.

Responsibilities

• Build warm, respectful, and trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Plan and provide engaging, age-appropriate activities to support development across social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical domains.
• Create a safe, nurturing, clean/organized, and positive classroom environment.
• Use developmentally appropriate practices and positive behavior guidance strategies.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers and contribute positively to the classroom team.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with children, families, and coworkers.
• Maintain high standards for quality care and follow childcare licensing requirements.
• Participate in required training and professional development

Skills

Experience with young children

Developmentally appropriate practices

Positive behavior guidance strategies

Fingerprinting & health forms

Ongoing training

Team collaboration

Communication with families

Patient, caring demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ECE college credits

3 ECE credits in Growth & Development

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher
Location: 1249 Hooksett Rd, Hooksett, NH 03106
Job Type: Ideally Full-Time | In-Person
Pay: Negotiable based on experience and education

Join Our Team!

We are looking for a patient, caring, enthusiastic, and dependable Early Childhood Teacher to join our friendly team! Our center provides a warm, welcoming, and fun environment where children can learn, grow, and feel supported.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with young children, building positive relationships with families, and working as part of a collaborative teaching team. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 9 Early Childhood Education (ECE) college credits.
• At least 3 ECE credits must be in Child Growth and Development.
• Previous experience working with young children is preferred.
• Applicants currently enrolled in an ECE program are encouraged to apply.
• Ability and willingness to complete the required 12 hours of annual training or obtain them within the first 3 months.
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and positive behavior intervention strategies.
• Willingness to complete required fingerprinting and health forms.
• Professional, dependable, patient, and caring approach to working with children and families.
• Ability to work cooperatively with children, families, and fellow teachers.

We Support Your Growth!

Don't have all of your ECE credits yet? We can help! We are happy to support employees who are continuing their education and can provide on-site training and assistance with schooling.

What We Offer

• Great pay based on experience and education
• Paid training
• Paid ECE college credits
• Sick time
• Vacation time
• Paid workshop and professional development hours
• Support for continued education and professional growth
• A friendly, supportive work environment

Happy children and wonderful families!

What You'll Do

• Build warm, respectful, and trusting relationships with children and their families.
• Plan and provide engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Create a safe, nurturing, clean/organized and positive classroom environment.
• Use developmentally appropriate practices and positive behavior guidance strategies.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers and contribute positively to the classroom team.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with children, families, and coworkers.
• Maintain high standards for quality care and follow applicable childcare licensing requirements.
• Participate in required training and professional development