Lead Teachers - Portsmouth

Overview

Summary We are currently seeking Full-Time Lead Teachers to join our team at our Portsmouth center. This is a co-lead teaching position
, working collaboratively with another Lead or Associate Teacher to create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children.

Location
:
Portsmouth, NH

Category
:
Education/Training |
Job Type
:
Full Time

• Ensure the care, safety, and well-being of preschool children at all times.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that promote growth across all learning domains.
• Collaborate effectively with co-teachers to maintain a consistent and supportive classroom environment.
• Foster positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom space.
• Follow all licensing regulations, center policies, and procedures.

• Location:
  
  Portsmouth, NH
• Hours:
  
  Monday – Friday, between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM (exact shifts may vary)

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example, encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise child care assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

A lead teacher in a center-based program shall have a high school diploma or equivalent, including but not limited to General Equivalency Diploma (GED), a High School Equivalency Test (HiSET), or a Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), be at least 18 years old, and have one of the following:

• A minimum of 18 credits in related coursework, including at least 3 credits in child or human growth and development, plus a minimum of 1000 hours experience working with children in a licensed child care program or public or private elementary school;
• A minimum of 12 credits in related coursework, plus 3000 hours experience working with children in licensed child care program or public or private elementary school;
• Documentation of a non-expired child development associate (CDA) in center-based programs awarded by the council for professional recognition;
• A credential from a teacher preparation program accredited by MACTE;
• Five years as a licensed family child care provider with no enforcement actions imposed by the department;
• Successful completion of the New Hampshire Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program;
• A minimum of 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program, documentation of successful completion of a 2-year vocational course in career and technical education with an additional 9 credits in related coursework; or documentation from or on file with the department that she or he was qualified for and employed in the position of lead teacher on or before November 6, 2017.

• An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and experience working with children is preferred.
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Knowledge of Procare

• Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision are available on the 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
• Employer paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance.
• Vacation and Sick Time earned on the 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan for all employees that work 20+ hours a week.
• Discounts on childcare tuition rates (based on availability)
• Enjoy 8 paid holidays a year
• Staff Appreciation Weeks - a fun filled week…