Head Start Preschool Teacher

We're seeking dedicated and passionate early childhood professionals to join our team at Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties Head Start. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children and families!

Head Start offers a supportive environment, including:

Classroom support with on-site coaching

Access to technology for curriculum and assessment

Professional development opportunities

Chances for career advancement in early childhood education

This role requires a 40-hour workweek, spanning 41 weeks a year, with the option for full-year positions available.

Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

1. Foster a secure and healthy learning environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
2. Develop meaningful relationships with children and families through a nurturing and supportive approach.
3. Welcome and engage families as their child's primary educator, encouraging their involvement in the curriculum and fostering relationships between children and families.
4. Design and implement engaging daily learning experiences that cater to the intellectual and physical development of each child.
5. Ensure the completion of teaching responsibilities, including:
6. Conducting developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 days of a child's start date, followed by ongoing observations and assessments.
7. Creating daily classroom activities that cater to individual needs and interests of the children.
8. Scheduling 4 family visits per year, prioritizing the convenience of the family, with a goal of 2 home visits and 2 center visits annually.

In the CAPHR Child Development program, a teacher should expect to:

1. Be able to run after a child in peril.
2. Get on the ground with children in case of fire and help them crawl to safety.
3. Lift children in emergencies.
4. Nurture children who may need consoling in the case of challenging behaviors.
5. Kneel to address children at eye level.
6. Sometimes get kicked or hit accidentally during exuberant play.
7. Be able to demonstrate motor activities that may include running, hopping, jumping, dancing, and full body motions.

We're looking for candidates with a positive attitude and energy!

A sense of humor and ability to find the lighter side of challenging situations

A commitment to ongoing learning and professional growth

Basic proficiency in technology

• Health, dental & vision insurance plans

  Retirement program with a 10% employer contribution after 1 year

  Paid vacation, sick leave, & holidays

  Agency Employee Assistance Program

  Staff wellness program

  Sign on bonus available