Head Preschool Teacher

About This Role

Lead a preschool classroom for children aged 2 years, 9 months through 5, fostering their emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. Oversee daily routines, curriculum implementation, and classroom management while collaborating with a teaching team and engaging with families.

Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for daily routines, planning, coordinating, and overseeing classroom curriculum
• Conduct weekly team meetings regarding curriculum and children
• Maintain, update, and clean the classroom environment and adjoining areas
• Communicate openly and frequently with families, involving them in the classroom
• Interact with children frequently, affectionately, and respectfully
• Develop, prepare, and implement planned daily activities in the classroom
• Provide anti-bias, non-sexist language, images, and experiences
• Discuss concerns about specific children with the team and make recommendations to the Director
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff
• Maintain and document the required number of professional development hours annually
• Maintain a State of NH Early Childhood Credential
• Utilize Pyramid Model Practices in teaching practice
• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the center, including state and federal guidelines
• Supervise children by sight and sound at all times, maintaining required ratios
• Supervise classroom staff and evaluate teachers and assistants annually

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• 5 years teaching experience in an early childhood classroom
• Strong classroom management and leadership skills
• Warmth, understanding of young children and families, and enthusiasm for hard work
• Willingness to respect and work with families with differing values, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to show imagination and flexibility in classroom planning
• Skill and creativity in staff supervision
• Open and professional attitude
• Sense of humor
• Commitment to 24 hours of professional development annually

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• 5 years teaching experience in an early childhood classroom

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree

Benefits

Certifications