Job Description
Job Description
Summary
White Birch Center, a progressive early education center located in Henniker, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to join our full-time Early Learning Program. This position involves working with children ranging from 6 weeks to 5 years old, fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports each child’s growth and development. At White Birch Center, our vision is to enrich lives and strengthen community—and our Early Learning Program is at the heart of that mission. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, creative, and committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families.
We offer a supportive, team-oriented workplace along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and a 401(k) plan. If you're ready to join a passionate team that’s working to build a stronger community through early childhood education, come make a difference at White Birch Center!
Duties
- Create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment that supports each child’s growth and independence.
- Supervise, engage with, and guide children using positive behavior strategies and the “good inside” approach.
- Plan and implement curriculum aligned with Teaching Strategies GOLD, including individualized assessments and portfolios.
- Communicate regularly and professionally with families through conferences and daily updates, encouraging family involvement.
- Collaborate with the teaching team and support achieving the center’s goals, culture, and curriculum vision.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment; set up and close down the space each day.
- Follow all White Birch Center policies and NH Child Care Licensing Rules, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Stay current with training requirements, completing a minimum of 18 professional development hours annually.
- Represent White Birch Center positively in all settings, supporting our mission to enrich lives and strengthen community.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood, the NH Child Care Licensing Rules
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
- Effective organizational and planning skills.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
- Physical requirements include the ability to bend, stretch, and stoop repetitively; lift up to 40 lbs.; climb up and down stairs; have mobility required to insure the safety of the children; fully capable to have visual and hearing capabilities consistent with NH Child Care Licensing Rules safety and supervision requirements; work outdoors in a variety of weather; perform light duty cleaning.
Educational Requirements and Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- A minimum of 9 Early Childhood Education college credits from a regionally accredited college or university, including at least 3 credits in child growth and development
- 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.
- Must have a Child Care health form completed by a health practitioner indicating the ability to work with children upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Current First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR certification.
- Must have, or be able to obtain, a NH ECE Professional Development Credential as a Lead Teacher Level 1 or higher.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Dental insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Professional Development
- Employee childcare discount
- Flexible schedule