Associate Preschool Teacher- Belmont Early Learning Center

Overview

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is a dynamic organization that currently supports 200 staff working in 30 Early Childhood and Out of School Time programs with a large geographic footprint. If you are motivated to make a difference in the lives of children and have the skills and dedication to join our team at the Boys & Girls Club, we invite you to apply ASAP.

We offer a full-time position at the Belmont Early Learning Center.

• Actively engage with children and assist with cleaning and organizing the classroom.
• Document child observations and use them to inform practice.
• Uphold and implement BGCCNNH mission; support children and teachers; ensure health and safety of children.
• Present interest in and willingness to learn child development and health and safety practices.

• Oversee proper record-keeping and weekly reporting, including activities and events conducted in the membership/finance system. Provide data for input to a Center Director or other applicable staff.
• Facilitate open and effective professional verbal and written communication with families, staff, and children.
• Supervise classroom staff, students, and volunteers; provide regular feedback about job performance.
• Support 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 and announcements of upcoming events through different channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be an associate teacher qualified before November 6, 2017, with a minimum of 9 credits in related coursework or a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program; knowledge of child growth and development via one of the following: (a) completion of a high school level 2-year career and technical education course in teacher education;
  
  (b) a 3-credit college course in child or human growth and development; (c) thirty hours of training in child growth and development from an accredited source or related life experience.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 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 the Club dress code 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 the Operations Director or human resources department.
• Required to assist in cleaning and organizing the Club.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Must be willing to travel between locations when requested (occasional travel).

• All candidates offered a job will be required 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 should there be a disqualifying finding. We reserve the right to determine employment status.
• This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse; mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in disciplinary action up to termination and cooperation with law enforcement.

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• This is an hourly, full-time position.
• Extensive benefits package including:
  Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement (403B) Contribution, Paid Time Off, Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, and Child Care Program.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning, out-of-school time programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 1200 youth weekly throughout central and northern New Hampshire. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who most need us, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors and programs covering academics, leadership development, physical fitness, and healthy habits.