Head Start Assistant Teacher - Position Nashua

Summary

Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties Head Start has immediate opportunities for strong, committed early childhood professionals to join our dynamic team. Challenge yourself to make a difference in the lives of children and families!

• Classroom support including available on-site coaching
• Technology to implement curriculum and assessment
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement in the field of early childhood education

This position is 30 hours per week/41 weeks per year.

SNHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

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).

• 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

• Teamwork!
• Energy & Enthusiasm!
• A Sense of Humor

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