Head Start Assistant Teacher - Position Manchester
Listed on 2026-01-19
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Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support -
Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Summary
Southern New Hampshire Services Head Start has immediate opportunities for strong, committed early childhood professionals to join our dynamic team.
Full Year Assistant Teacher position available in Nashua!
Head Start provides professional development opportunities for you to grow in the field of early childhood education!
Professional Development opportunities may include:
This position is 40 hours per week/52 weeks per year.
Visit our website at www.snhs.org for more locations.
SNHS 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 SNHS, Inc. 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
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