About us

Kid's Culture Child Care is a small child care center in Somersworth, NH.

Kid's Culture is all about the kids! We strive to create a loving and nurturing environment rich with experiences and activities that promote optimal development and growth. We care about our staff and will help you to excel in your skills and expand on them.

Candidates must have the ability to work independently, and be comfortable with exercising good judgement and decision making skills, as well as maintaining a safe environment at all times.

Full Job Description

Kid's Culture Child Care in Somersworth, NH is currently accepting applications for early childhood teachers to join our team.

Candidates must be associate qualified per regulations outlined by the NH DHHS Child Care Licensing Unit. Experience working with children, especially in a licensed child care program, is preferred. Candidates must have the ability to work independently and be comfortable with exercising good judgement and decision making skills as well as maintaining a safe environment at all times.

Requirements

Candidate must be CPR & First Aid certified (or willing to obtain) and successfully complete pre-employment requirements of the daycare and the organization.

Candidates must have one of the following:

• A minimum of 9 credits in related coursework, at least 3 of which are in child growth and development
• A current para II educator certification
• A minimum of 1000 hours of experience in a licensed child care facility, in addition to: 1) completion of a 2 year vocational course in teacher education; 2) a 3 credit course in child or human growth and development; OR 3) 30 hours of training in child growth and development obtained from a university or experience

This position involves:

• Supervision of children ages 18 months to 3 years,
• Addressing problems and answering questions,
• Carrying out lesson plans and activities,
• Able to adapt to any age group,
• Able to collaboratively,
• Following all health and safety rules, both state and center regulated,
• Willingness to maintain education and training.

Benefits

• Automatic Paid Time Off after 90 day Review/ Probation period,
• Team outings and employee appreciation events,
• Small Center/Family atmosphere,
• Monthly Professional Development hours
• Health insurance including vision available, Dental, Automatic $25,000 life insurance policy after 90 days at no cost to you,
• Yearly Bonus,
• Licensing Bonuses,
• On-boarding training for the 1st week of employment,
• 2 paid Teacher Workshop Days,
• Discounted childcare tuition,
• Paid Holidays after 90 days, including one week during Christmas break!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Depends on experience

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person