Job Description
Job Description
About This Role
Overview
White Birch Center is a progressive and community-focused early education center located in the heart of Henniker, NH. Our mission is to enrich lives and strengthen community—and our Early Learning Program plays a central role in that vision. We believe that early childhood education is the foundation for a thriving community, and we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to join our full-time program.
As an Early Childhood Teacher at White Birch Center, you will work with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, helping to create a nurturing, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team that values creativity, enthusiasm, and the meaningful relationships formed with children and families.
What You'll Do
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
- Support each child’s individual social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum
- Build positive relationships with families and communicate regularly about child progress
- Collaborate with team members to ensure high-quality care and education
- Maintain compliance with NH Child Care Licensing regulations and center policies.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED.
- A minimum of 9 Early Childhood Education college credits from a regionally accredited college or university OR at least 3 credits in child growth and development and documentation of 1000 hours working within a Licensed Early Childhood Center.
- Minimum of one year's experience working with children in an early childhood environment.
- Must be able to successfully pass an NH Criminal Background Check and a DCYF Central Registry Check.
- This position requires individuals to have availability to work 8 hour shifts within the center's operating hours of 7:30AM to 5:00PM.
Nice To Haves
- CPR & First Aid Certificate
- Collaborative Teaching experience
- Experience with assessing and documenting children's growth and learning
- Experience creating curriculum and supporting children's learning through the Emergent Curriculum
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Retirement Plan
- Child Care Discount
- Professional Development
- Aflac Supplemental Insurance
- Paid Time Off