Teacher Aide jobs in Nashua, NH

The Teacher has primary responsibility for the overall health and safety of the infants, toddlers/ preschoolers in the program. S/He works as a member of the classroom team in forming trusting relationships with the children and families, developing lesson plans, ongoing assessment, and general classroom management.

This position is 40 hrs wk/52 wks per year.

SUPERVISION:

Received: S/he works under the direct supervision of the Center Director.

Exercised: None

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Complete developmental and behavioral screenings on each child within 45 days of starting date and continue with on-going observation and assessment procedures throughout enrollment in the program.
• Plan weekly and provide daily classroom activities (both teacher-initiated and child-initiated) geared to meet individual needs and interests of the children.
• Plan and implement 2 nutrition lessons per month.
• Facilitate Family Style Meals in accordance with Classroom Food Service Management procedures.
• Complete 4 family visits per year, scheduling all meetings at the convenience of the family, with the goal of 2 home visits and 2 center visits each year. Coordinate these visits with Family Worker to maintain a team approach and insure sharing of information and joint planning.
• Maintain required classroom paperwork (including but not limited to: lesson plans, bleach logs, meal tallies and attendance).
• Know the health and nutrition conditions of the children in their care and maintain up to date Health and Nutrition Binder. Maintain medication records.
• Understand and follow Emergency Preparedness Procedures

• Coordinate with community members to provide onsite field trips.
• Attend parent meeting as scheduled and participate in the presentations of classroom learning centers.
• Share in cleaning responsibilities with all of the team members.
• Participate in all Family Engagement initiatives.
• Collection of Non Federal Share documentation
• Take part in recruitment efforts as assigned
• Take part in all center staff meetings & training as scheduled.
• Take part in LEA meetings as necessary.
• Change diapers when appropriate, maintaining proper hygiene (gloves, hand-washing)
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid Training as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The candidate will be at least 21 years of age and have a minimum of an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field with a minimum of 6 courses in ECE/Child Development (one of which must be Child Growth and Development). Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred. All hiring is subject to NH Code Administrative Rules and Head Start Performance Standards and mandates for professional accreditation. Must possess a valid driver license and be able to travel when needed. Must provide proof of current adequate automobile insurance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

In the SNHS, Inc. Child Development program, a teacher should expect to:

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