What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Teacher position at First Start Children's Center?
The Infant Teacher works in a teaching team to provide a warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment that promotes the development of the whole child; building a foundation for social and emotional competence. Teachers are active participants with the children facilitating communication, collaboration, and problem solving while providing opportunities for the children to explore their environment, interests and build their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. The Infant Teacher works closely with their teaching team and the families to provide quality care to the individual child. There is a strong and lasting bond that forms in this classroom and we are looking for the right person to support our children, families and teaching team.
Duties
Follow all state regulations and center policies.
Complete the NH Heath and Safety training program through Prosolutions and CPR and First Aid training within the first 90 days of employment.
Complete 18 hours of professional development annually.
Actively supervise and encourage the children to participate in planned activities and bring any questions or illness or injury concerns to the Director.
Develop a positive rapport with children, co-teachers and families.
Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the child care space and materials.
Role model manners, hygiene, respect, empathy, problem solving, sharing and encourage independence.
Requirements
Be at least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Meet the education and experience requirement to be qualified as an Associate or Lead Teacher according to the New Hampshire Child Care Licensing Unit
Nice To Haves
Previous experience in an early childhood environment.
A minimum of 9 credits in related coursework including at least one 3 credit course in child or human development.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Holiday Pay
Sick Time
Vacation Time
Discounted Childcare
Staff Development Support
About Us
First Start Children's Center, a program of Second Start offering care to children 6 weeks to 10 years, during the school year, and 6 weeks to 12 years of age during our Summer Program. Originally founded to provide quality care for Second Start's adult education students, we now serve more than 200 children each year from the greater Concord area.
Our large, open, air conditioned classrooms, spacious cafeteria and two new, separate, age-appropriate playgrounds are licensed by the NH Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing. The center participates in the NH Child and Adult Care Food Program sponsored by the NH Department of Education. Our eat-in cafeteria has a full service kitchen staffed by a full time kitchen manager who prepares breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack for all our children. Our menus are planned according to the dietary guidelines set by the NH Department of Education Bureau of Food and Nutrition and provide all the necessary components needed to make a well-balanced and nutritious diet.
Through the generous support of the United Way and a contract with the State of New Hampshire Development Bureau, we are able to process scholarship assistance for low and moderate income families enabling them to receive quality care at an affordable tuition rate.
First Start has programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, as well as an after-school program and a school-age summer camp program. Our center provides a warm, nurturing and safe atmosphere where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged and individuality is respected.
Our fully equipped playgrounds were designed specifically for infant/mini/toddlers and preschoolers and updated in 2017. These "outdoor classrooms" give children the space to develop gross motor skills in a safe environment. Our playgrounds offer a child safety surface designed to minimize impact from falls by providing a "cushion." The climbing dome, sand boxes with shade cover, slides, crawling tunnels, monkey bars and bike area offer kids many opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. The center also enjoys the added benefits of Garrison Park, a City of Concord recreational park, for our school age students.