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Description
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!
Head Start provides:
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
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
Salary : $18 - $20