Early Childhood Teacher

About Us

Kid's Culture is all about the kids We strive to create a loving and nurturing environment rich with experiences and activities that promote optimal development and growth. We care about our staff and will help you to excel in your skills and expand on them.

Candidates must have the ability to work independently, and be comfortable with exercising good judgement and decision making skills, as well as maintaining a safe environment at all times.

Full Job Description

Kid's Culture Child Care in Somersworth, NH is currently accepting applications for early childhood teachers to join our team. Experience working with children, especially in a licensed child care program, is preferred. Candidates must have the ability to work independently and be comfortable with exercising good judgement and decision making skills as well as maintaining a safe environment at all times.

Requirements

Candidate must be CPR & First Aid certified (or willing to obtain) and successfully complete pre-employment requirements of the daycare and the organization.

At least one of the following qualifications are preferred, but not required:

• A minimum of 9 credits in related coursework, at least 3 of which are in child growth and development
• A current para II educator certification
• A minimum of 1000 hours of experience in a licensed child care facility, in addition to: 1) completion of a 2 year vocational course in teacher education; 2) a 3 credit course in child or human growth and development; OR 3) 30 hours of training in child growth and development obtained from a university or experience

This position involves:

• Supervision of children ages 18 months to 3 years,
• Addressing problems and answering questions,
• Creating and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities,
• Being able to be flexible and adapt to multiple age groups,
• Being able to collaboratively with others,
• Following all health and safety rules, both state and center regulated,
• A willingness to maintain education and training.\

Benefits

• Automatic Paid Time Off after 90 day Review/ Probation period,
• Team outings and employee appreciation events,
• Small Center/Family atmosphere,
• Monthly Professional Development hours
• Health insurance including vision available, Dental, Automatic $25,000 life insurance policy after 90 days at no cost to you,
• Yearly Bonus,
• Licensing Bonuses,
• On-boarding training for the 1st week of employment,
• 2 paid Teacher Workshop Days,
• Discounted childcare tuition,
• Optional enrollment in 401k
• Paid Holidays after 90 days, including one week during Christmas break