Preschool Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Hourly Wage

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Assistance with Continuing Education

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is looking for a Preschool Teacher in Barrington, NH, at BVS, an Early Enrichment Center. The position involves fostering a child-centered curriculum, engaging with classroom activities, and supporting children's development. Ideal candidates will have a CDA or an Associate's Degree, lead teacher qualifications, and some professional child care experience. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, including paid time off and education support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must pass a health screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curriculum activities.
• Engage in activities and manage the cleanliness of classroom materials.
• Maintain communications with parents.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Excellent leadership skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of child development

Education

CDA or Associate's Degree

Lead Teacher Qualified in NH

Job description

Summary

BVS, a Reggio-inspired Early Enrichment Center, is seeking a Preschool Teacher to join our exceptional team. Our program values the natural world, so candidates can expect to enjoy outside time, natural items within the classroom, and a home feeling in our center. We can serve up to 74 children and value our partnerships with our families and the community. Our Preschool program runs from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, allowing staff to be scheduled for 40 hours per week. We are looking for someone to help foster a child-centered curriculum, model appropriate interactions and caring relationships, and support children in growing and thriving. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in Early Childhood Education, be (or be able to become) teacher-qualified, respect and understand that families play a critical role in our program, and value a nature-inspired philosophy.

Duties

• Assist in implementing curriculum activities and encourage children's participation.
• Actively engage in activities and manage the cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a personal, professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• CDA, Associate's Degree or Equivalent, and Lead Teacher Qualified in the state of NH.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass a health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Preschool Experience
• NAEYC, The Pyramid Model, and NH CCLU Knowledge
• Knowledge of a Reggio Approach

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Planning Time
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Follow the Barrington School District Calendar for vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Vision / Dental
• Education Support
• Professional Development Opportunities throughout the year
• Assistance with Continuing Education and Grant Opportunities