Head Preschool Teacher

Summary

Full time position working with children from 2 years, 9 months through age 5. Associate degree in ECE or related field (Bachelors preferred) and 5 years of experience required. Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism, leadership skills, positive attitude, knowledge of DAP and emergent curriculum, flexibility, sense of humor and ability to attend to multiple priorities. Warmth, understanding of diverse children and families and enthusiasm for hard work are paramount to success in this position. 24 annual hours of Professional Development is required.  

Duties

Assume overall responsibility for the classroom including, but not limited to:

• Planning/implementing emergent, anti-bias, curriculum.
• Conducting weekly team meetings
• Maintaining, updating, and cleaning the classroom environment, supplies, and adjoining areas
• Confidential communication with children, families, and staff.
• Building reciprocal and respectful relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Supervise children by sound and sight at all times. Know the number of children in direct care and maintain ratios at all times.
• Maintain classroom records and necessary forms.
• Supervise and evaluate classroom staff.

Maintain an active email account and check it daily for communication with the program.

Ensure continuity of care for children by reporting to work on time, maintaining consistent attendance, adhering to staff schedules, and demonstrating flexibility to adjust work schedule as needed.

Demonstrate flexibility and openness to new ideas and professional growth. Maintain and document a minimum of 24 hours of professional development annually.   Attend all staff meetings and in-service training.

Maintain a State of NH Early Childhood Credential

Follow federal, state, town, and center health and safety guidelines.

Other duties as assigned. 

Full, detailed job description will be provided in interview process.

Requirements

Associate degree in ECE or related field (Bachelors preferred)

5 years experience

Leadership skills

Successful completion of NH Criminal Background Check

Nice To Haves

Employment Eligibility Card

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Company pays 75% of premium)
• Life Insurance (Company pays 100% of premium)
• STD  (Company pays 100% of premium)
• AD&D  (Company pays 100% of premium)
• Aflac
• Paid Planning Time
• Paid Assessment Time
• NAEYC Membership
• Professional Development Stipend
• Paid Holidays·      
• Paid Time Off
• 401K w/ match
• Employee Discount
• First Aid & CPR Training
• Paid Lunch Break
• Quarterly chair massage