Job Description

Summary

Community Action Partnership Hillsborough Rockingham Counties (CAPHR)is looking for a teacher to provide education within a comprehensive service model. Challenge yourself to make a difference in the lives of children!

The vision of the CAPHR Head Start is '.... to support child and family development and promote lifelong educational success ' . Be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of children!

Early Head Start provides:

• Low teacher-child ratios ~ multi-aged classroom of 8 children with 2+ teachers
• Four training days per year; additional professional development opportunities including workshops or coursework for credit
• Opportunities for Advancement in the field of early childhood education

This position is 40 hours per week/52 weeks per year.

CAPHR is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Duties

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Develop trusting relationships with the children and families by creating a positive, nurturing environment.
• Welcome and support families as the primary educator of their child, encouraging the involvement of families and supporting the development of relationships between children and families; provide opportunities for families to participate in the curriculum outside of
• the classroom.
• Plan and implement daily learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children
• Assure completion of teaching responsibilities including, but not limited to:
• 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 and provide daily classroom activities (both teacher-initiated and child-initiated) geared to meet individual needs and interests of the children.
• 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. 

Requirements

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)

Nice To Haves

Enthusiasm & Energy!
Sense of Humor
Commitment to ongoing learning
Basic use of technology 

Benefits

Free individual 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
Limited slots for discounted childcare
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Job Tags

Full time,

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