Overview
Are you motivated to make a difference in the lives of children? Do you have the skills and dedication to join our team at the Boys & Girls Club? If so, we invite you to apply ASAP.
If you\'re looking to find fulfilling, meaningful work and the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of children as a capable and caring mentor, look no further. Of course, passion for your profession won\'t pay the bills we get that! which is why we offer competitive compensation. We care about your professional development and will help you grow in your career with perks like tuition reimbursement and individualized career paths.
Become part of a top-notch team as a lead teacher. We are excited to offer a full-time position at the Belmont Early Learning Center in Belmont, NH. This is a great opportunity to work closely with a growing organization, with lots of opportunities to grow. The right individual will be enthusiastic, caring, and possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent, and 18 or more ECE credits. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, supervising, and establishing a nurturing classroom environment that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive, creative, physical, and linguistic development of members in cooperative involvement with their families.
Duties
Prepare Youth for Success
- Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes : responds sensitively to the interests, requests, and needs of individual children, interacts positively with children, encourages exploration, and uses positive child guidance strategies.
- Provide guidance and role modeling to Club members by planning and outlining curriculum to meet the individual needs of youth by incorporating elements of an emergent curriculum.
- Establishes and maintains program goals to ensure the health and safety of all members.
- May ensure the evaluation of Club programs continually, including tracking outcome metrics; verify that programs / activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
- Uses child observation notes as a tool for curriculum planning, and keeps accurate and up-to-date records.
- Continuously accounts for the members in their assigned group by name and face.
- Oversees implementation of NAEYC standards and GSQ (when applicable), Culture DNA code, as well as BGCCNNH and CCLU rules and policies regarding safety, compliance, and best practices.
- Dispenses medications according to company policy, administers first aid as needed; communicates all occurrences to families.
- Oversees and assists in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining classroom well-being and upkeep.
Program Development, Implementation, and Supervision
Oversees proper record-keeping and weekly reporting, including activities and events conducted in the membership / finance system. Will provide data for input to a Center Director or other applicable staff.Facilitates open and effective, professional verbal and written communication with families, staff, and children.Supervises classroom staff, students, and volunteers; provides regular feedback about job performance.Supports volunteers, practicum students, and staff through modeling techniques and strategies that connect theory to practice.May lead planning meetings with the teaching team.May increase the visibility of Club programs via daily schedule postings, announcements of upcoming events through different social media channels, family emails, etc.Other duties as assigned.Requirements
Must be a lead teacher qualified (18 credits) with two years of experience in Early Childhood Education or a similar field. Must be 18 years of age or older and have a minimum of 1,000 hours working in a licensed program.Knowledge of current methods, principles, and techniques of teaching.Knowledge of curriculum development and application.Ability to plan and implement quality programs; proven track record of creative and artistic teaching strategies.Ability to form developmentally appropriate relationships with children and promote positive behavior.Ability to motivate members and manage behavior problems with patience.Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.Ability to communicate with staff, families, and community members in a variety of methods.Must be willing to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.Must be willing to adapt to different learning styles.Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications per Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements.May be required to drive the Club van / short bus periodically.Must possess a safe driving record and submit a copy of such record to either the Operations Director or the Human Resources department.Required to assist in cleaning and organizing the Club.Must maintain confidentiality.Must be willing to travel between locations when requested. (Only occasional travel is required)Additional Expectations
All candidates offered a job with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will have to submit for an FBI fingerprint background check and a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and First Advantage. The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit employment if there is a disqualifying finding; even if allowed to work, the organization reserves the right to determine employment status.This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and cooperation with law enforcement.Nice To Haves
Please visit www.nhyouth.org to learn more about our organization.
Benefits
This is a full-time, hourly position.
We offer an extensive benefits package. Benefits include :
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement (403B) ContributionPaid Time OffProfessional Development Assistance / Tuition ReimbursementMileage ReimbursementChild Care DiscountJ-18808-Ljbffr