Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We are seeking dynamic and passionate Lead Teachers to join our team at the North Country Clubhouse in Lisbon, where we are building a brand-new center with renovated space and classrooms. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a welcoming and engaging environment for children and families. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is a dynamic organization that supports 200 staff working in 30 Early Childhood and School Time programs with a large geographic footprint.

As a Lead Teacher, you will play a key role in creating a supportive and inclusive environment for children, where they can learn, grow, and thrive. You will be responsible for developing and implementing high-quality programs, building positive relationships with children and families, and collaborating with staff and community members to achieve our mission.

What You'll Do

Lead Teachers will be responsible for creating a safe and engaging environment for children.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and staff, and provide guidance and support to promote healthy child development.
• Develop and implement high-quality programs that meet the needs of diverse learners, and utilize a range of teaching strategies to engage children in learning.
• Use observation and assessment data to inform instruction and make data-driven decisions about programming.
• Supervise and support staff, students, and volunteers, and provide regular feedback on job performance.
• Facilitate open and effective communication with families, staff, and community members, and maintain confidentiality as needed.

The Lead Teacher will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of programs and services, and for ensuring compliance with licensing and accreditation requirements.

• Oversee the development and implementation of program goals, objectives, and evaluations, and ensure that programs and services meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Use data and assessment results to inform program planning and decision-making, and make recommendations for program improvement.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community partners and organizations, and collaborate with staff and families to achieve our mission.
• Provide leadership and support to staff and families, and contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment.

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 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)
• Must submit for an FBI fingerprint background check and submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and FirstAdvantage.
• This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse of children and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse of children in its programs.

Nice To Haves

Please visit to learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern NH.

Benefits

• This is a full-time, hourly position.

  We offer an extensive benefits package. Benefits include:

  Health Insurance

  Dental Insurance

  Vision Insurance

  Disability Insurance

  Life Insurance

  Retirement (403B) Contribution

  Paid Time Off

  Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

  Mileage Reimbursement

  Child Care Program

  The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

  This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.

About Us

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 the 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 everything from academics and leadership development to physical fitness and healthy habits.