Head of Ancillary Services jobs in Derry, NH

Reports to: Education Services Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The Teacher Assistant under the supervision of the Teacher is responsible for creating a supportive and

enriching learning environment for preschool children in accordance with NH State Child Care

Licensing Rules, Head Start Performance Standards and NAEYC Accreditation Standards. SCS Head

Start Teachers will use and implement the Creative Curriculum to fidelity and the Pyramid Model to

develop meaningful relationships with children and their families.

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to the Active Supervision Policy.
• Maintain confidentiality always.
• Abide by NAEYC Code of Ethics.
• Implement the Pyramid Model.
• Assist the Teacher in planning and implementing the Creative Curriculum to fidelity and with

intentionality.

• Support the Teacher by performing all duties in accordance with all standards, i.e.: NH State

and NAEYC Accreditation Standards.

• Work collaboratively with the Teacher to administer ESI screenings and meet all child screening

• Observe children and record child observations into TS Gold to fidelity. (daily)
• Collaborate with the Teacher to initiate and participate in Child and Family Reviews, Care

Planning and Learning Prescriptions.

• Participate in Pre-service, Post-Service, Professional Development opportunities, monthly

meetings.

• Assist the teacher with following IEPs.
• Demonstrate professionalism and the ability to build meaningful, collaborative relationships with

all children, families, SCS staff and any other community partners on or off site or in the

classroom.

• Attend Home Visits only when needed. (As a second person.)
• Perform other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned

Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with others, using open and honest

• Trustworthy: Proven, reliable, honest individual full of integrity who can be counted on to do

• Adaptability and Flexibility: Able to change direction as priorities shift and thrive in

be when policy is changed, when staffing does not meet ratio requirements, and the needs of

children and families need something different than they are currently being provided.

• Compassion: Ability to show empathy and understanding for other people from all walks of life.

• Creativity and Innovation: The ability to introduce and embrace new or novel concepts or ways

• Dependability: Fulfills commitments consistently and can be counted on to do what they agree

• Judgment: Ability to weigh alternative actions and make appropriate decisions that incorporate

• Managing Multiple Priorities: The ability to rank and accomplish projects and tasks that have

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of an associate degree in ECE or an associate degree in a related field with 12 credits

credits with at least 3 credits in child growth and development. (Must be able to produce

documentation of education before start date.)

• Must pass fingerprinting and criminal record check before hire.
• Certification in child first aid and CPR (program will provide upon hire).
• Classroom experience with pre-school children (Head Start experience preferred).

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