Lead Preschool Teacher

• Support the mission and philosophy of Creative Imaginations Childcare Center, maintain professional boundaries with all current, past, and prospective clients
• Maintain the confidentiality of clients and staff, in accordance with Creative Imaginations Childcare Center’s Confidentiality policies and procedures.
• Abide by all Creative Imaginations Child Care Center’s Safety policies and procedures
• Present a professional and positive image
• Obtain 18 hours of professional development required to be completed annually,
• Maintain and/or become certified in adult and pediatric CPR/AED & First Aid certified, or willing to get certified in the first 90 days
• Maintain an NH Childcare Employment eligibility card, including finger printing and background check
• Have knowledge of and understanding of NH Child Care Licensing rules and regulations
• Ability to work as a team and be flexible to work with all ages
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Responsible for creating and implementing weekly creative curriculum which focuses on the core developmental areas, planning activities and setting goals for each activity.
• Must observe, document, and assess each child’s development, meet with parents to discuss the goals and needs of students in their classroom
• Coordinate with administrators to create education plans for students
• Mentor, guide, coach, and support assistant and associate teachers in your classroom
• Mentor, guide, coach, and support student teachers assigned to your classroom
• Track the academic performance of students for signs of progress
• Communicate with parents daily using the Brightwheel app to share information about each child’s day including, but not limited to, information about food consumption, rest, and potty, and
• Perform other related duties as required, going above and beyond when needed.

• At least 18 years of age
• Be qualified under the state of NH child care licensing guidelines as an Associate Level teacher and be willing to take additional courses to become Lead Teacher certified, OR
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent, including but not limited to General Equivalency Diploma (GED), a High School Equivalency Test (HiSet), or a Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC), and ONE of the following options:

1. Minimum of 18 college credits in Early Childhood Education or related field including at least 3 credits in Child or Human Growth and Development plus a minimum of 1,000 hours of experience working in a licensed childcare program or public or private elementary school
2. A minimum of 12 college credits in related coursework, plus 3,000 hours experience working with children in a licensed child care program or public or private elementary school
3. Documentation of a non-expired child development associates (CDA) in center based programs awarded by the council for professional recognition
4. A credential from a teacher preparation program accredited by MACTE
5. Five years as a licensed family child care provider with no enforcement actions imposed by the department
6. A successful completion of the New Hampshire Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program
7. OR A minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program, documentation of successful completion of a 2 year vocational course in career and technical education with an additional 9 credits in related coursework

• Paid holidays after 90 days
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Employee discount
• Professional Development Assistance
• Scholarship/Education Assistance
• Health insurance contribution
• Supplemental benefits
• Classroom funding for learning/theme related materials
• Paid planning time

Job Summary:

Seeking an individual that is passionate about working with young children to fill a lead preschool teacher position in our 3 year old classroom! Fun, family like work environment and flexibility to use your creativity to plan and implement your ideas with the children in your classroom! Hours would be 8/8:30 – 5/5:30

Supervision Received:

Works under the direct supervision of the Center Director