Lead Teacher (multiple locations)

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 School Time programs with a large geographic footprint. 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.A Lead Teacher in a center-based program shall have one of the following: (1) A minimum of 18 credits in related coursework, including at least 3 credits in child or human growth and development, plus a minimum of 1000 hours experience working with children in a licensed child care program or public or private elementary school; (2) A minimum of 12 credits in related coursework, plus 3000 hours experience working with children in licensed child care program or public or private elementary school; (3) Documentation of a non-expired child development associates (CDA) in center-based programs awarded by the council for professional recognition; (4) A credential from a teacher preparation program accredited by MACTE; (5) Five years as a licensed family child care provider with no enforcement actions imposed by the department; (6) Successful completion of the New Hampshire Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program; (7) A minimum of 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program, documentation of successful completion of a 2-year vocational course in career and technical education with an additional 9 credits in related coursework; or (8) Documentation from or on file with the department that she or he was qualified for and employed in the position of lead teacher on or before November 6, 2017.

Responsibilities:

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.

• Provides 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.

• Ensures the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis, including tracking outcome metrics; verifies that programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.

• Uses child observation notes as a tool for curriculum planning, 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 this 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.

• Increases visibility of Club programs via daily schedule postings, announcements of upcoming events through different social media channels, family emails, etc.

• Other duties as assigned.

Please visit www.nhyouth.org to view a full listing of open positions and to apply.