Substitute Preschool Teacher

About This Role

The Children's Center is seeking a substitute preschool teacher for children 4-5 years of age to cover for a maternity leave from November 23rd through March 1st. This will be a full-time position including up to 40 hours per week. The position reports to the Group Coordinator for the Preschool Program. Competitive starting salary with Master/Mentor Level opportunity and salary range of $15- $21 with commensurate experience, bachelors or master's degree, and/or state credentialing.

Responsible for providing a comfortable, nurturing atmosphere, developing, and executing an on-going program that will contribute to the care, growth and development of the children who attend the Wolfeboro Area Children’s Center.

What You'll Do

• Provide a supportive and welcoming environment that meets the diverse needs of each child and family
• Participate in planning and conducting daily activities for the children
• Support the children in practicing and developing independent self-help skills
• To maintain a clean, orderly and safe physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development of the children.
• Collaborate with families, related service providers and other support staff
• Participate in staff meetings and planning meetings, using staff meetings as a forum for expressing concerns relevant to the Center functioning or the well being of children.
• Maintain a friendly, respectful relationship with co-workers, to share information with other Center staff appropriately, and to deal directly with involved person and immediate Coordinator.
• Follow all center policies and NH Childcare Licensing regulations.

Requirements

• Experience and passion working with young children
• Able to work positively in a team environment
• Candidate should have an understanding of child development
• Must clear full background check and health screening
• Strong commitment to maintain confidentiality

Nice to Have

• NH State Teaching Credential
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Courses in Early Childhood Education specifically focusing on child growth and development