Head Start Preschool Teacher

Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall health and safety of preschoolers within the program
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans that advance intellectual and physical development
• Foster trusting, non-judgmental relationships with children and their families
• Conduct developmental and behavioral screenings and ongoing assessments
• Facilitate family-style meals and conduct regular home and center visits
• Manage classroom paperwork, including attendance, meal tallies, and lesson plans
• Provide positive guidance using PBIS and the program's Behavior Management Policy
• Participate in professional development and center team responsibilities

Requirements

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field
• Completion of at least 6 ECE/Child Development courses (including Child Growth and Development)
• Current CPR and First Aid training
• Physical ability to lift children, kneel to eye level, and perform motor activities such as running, jumping, and dancing

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree specifically in Early Childhood Education

About the Company

Community Action Partnership Hillsborough and Rockingham Counties (CAPHR) provides essential services to support families and individuals, including education, workforce development, and community services. Our Head Start program is dedicated to fostering the growth and readiness of young children through high-quality early childhood education.