Associate Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Make a lasting impact in the lives of children and become a valued member of our team at the Boys & Girls Club of Central and Northern New Hampshire. With 200 staff supporting 30 programs across a large geographic area, we're looking for someone who shares our passion for empowering young people to succeed. If you're motivated, dedicated, and enthusiastic about working with children, we invite you to apply for the full-time Associate Teacher position at our Belmont Early Learning Center. As an Associate Teacher, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with our experienced staff and contribute to the development of our programs, creating a supportive and inclusive environment for children to thrive.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our children and become a part of our dynamic team. We look forward to receiving your application.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about child development and health and safety practices. As an Associate Teacher, you will be responsible for upholding and implementing the BGCCNNH mission, supporting children and teachers, and ensuring the health and safety of the children. Your key responsibilities will include actively engaging with children, assisting with cleaning and organizing the classroom, and documenting child observations.

Empowering Youth for Success

• Develop and maintain a positive and inclusive environment that fosters the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Respond sensitively to the interests, requests, and needs of individual children, interact positively, encourage exploration, and use positive child guidance strategies.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to Club members by planning and outlining curriculum to meet the individual needs of youth, incorporating elements of an emergent curriculum.
• Establish and maintain program goals to ensure the health and safety of all members.
• Conduct ongoing evaluations of Club programs, tracking outcome metrics, and verifying that programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
• Use child observation notes as a tool for curriculum planning, keeping accurate and up-to-date records.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of members by continuously accounting for them by name and face.
• Oversee the 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.
• Administer medications and provide first aid as needed, communicating all occurrences to families.
• Oversee and assist in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the classroom environment and upkeep.

Program Development, Implementation, and Supervision

• Ensure proper record-keeping and weekly reporting, including activities and events conducted in the membership/finance system, providing data for input to a Center Director or other applicable staff.
• Foster open and effective communication with families, staff, and children through verbal and written communication.
• Supervise classroom staff, students, and volunteers, providing regular feedback about job performance.
• Support volunteers, practicum students, and staff through modeling techniques and strategies that connect theory to practice.
• Lead planning meetings with the teaching team.
• Enhance the visibility of Club programs through daily schedule postings, announcements of upcoming events, and social media.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be an associate teacher qualified before November 6, 2017, have a minimum of 9 credits in related coursework or have a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program, and knowledge of child growth and development obtained through 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, granted by an accredited college or university, an authorized provider of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training, or obtained through documented life experience, including experience with the same age children, the associate teacher supervises, such as a family child care provider, service as a foster parent, work as a school teacher, work as a camp counselor and experience as a group leader for children in sports or other activities, such as scouts or little league, or closely related 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 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)

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• All of the candidates who are 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 submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and First Advantage. Note: The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit you from being employed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire should there be a disqualifying finding on your criminal record. In addition, even if the State of NH reviews your records and allows you to work at the Club, we still reserve the right to determine your employment status.
• This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse of children and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse of children in its programs. Any such mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and cooperation with law enforcement.

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• This is hourly, full-time position.

  We offer an extensive benefits package. Benefits include:

  Health Insurance

  Mileage Reimbursement

  Dental Insurance

  Vision Insurance

  Disability Insurance

  Life Insurance

  Retirement (403B) Contribution

  Paid Time Off

  Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

  Child Care Program

  The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees. 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.

  Job listing is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.

  We believe in our DNA Code, curious apply now!

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.