Overview
Summary 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. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and support professional development.
We are excited to offer a full-time (30-hour) position at Belmont Early Learning. The right individual will be enthusiastic and caring.
Responsibilities
- Prepare Youth for Success: Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes; respond to the interests, requests, and needs of individual children; interact positively with children; encourage exploration; and use positive child guidance strategies.
- Provide guidance and role modeling 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.
- Evaluate Club programs as applicable, including tracking outcome metrics; verify that programs address member needs and diversity.
- Use child observation notes for curriculum planning and keep accurate records.
- Maintain awareness of members in the assigned group by name and face.
- Oversee implementation of NAEYC standards and GSQ (when applicable), Culture DNA code, and BGCCNNH and CCLU policies regarding safety, compliance, and best practices.
- Dispense medications according to policy, administer first aid as needed, and communicate occurrences to families.
- Oversee and assist in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining classroom well-being and upkeep.
Program Development, Implementation, and Supervision
- Oversee proper record-keeping and weekly reporting, including activities and events in the membership/finance system; provide data to Center Director or 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 on performance.
- Support volunteers and practicum students through modeling techniques that connect theory to practice.
- May lead planning meetings with the teaching team.
- May increase program visibility via daily schedule postings, announcements, social media, and family communications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be an associate teacher qualified before November 6, 2017, with a minimum of 9 related credits or 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed program, and knowledge of child growth and development, via a: a) high school two-year CTE course in teacher education; b) 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 equivalent life experience.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Knowledge of current teaching methods, principles, and techniques.
- Knowledge of curriculum development and application.
- Ability to plan and implement quality programs; proven creativity in teaching strategies.
- Ability to form developmentally appropriate relationships with children and promote positive behavior.
- Ability to motivate members and manage behavior with patience.
- Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
- Ability to communicate with staff, families, and community members in various methods.
- Must be willing to maintain the Club dress code and adapt to different learning styles.
- Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications per licensing requirements.
- May be required to drive the Club van/short bus and must have a safe driving record.
- Must maintain confidentiality and be willing to travel between locations as needed (occasional travel).
Additional Expectations
- All candidates must submit to FBI background check and state background checks; state licensing Bureau findings may affect employment.
- Zero-tolerance policy for abuse of children; violations may result in termination and law enforcement involvement.
Nice To Haves
Please visit www.nhyouth.org to learn more about our organization.
Benefits
- This is a full-time, hourly position with an extensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement (403B), Paid Time Off, Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement, and Child Care Discount.
The information presented indicates the general nature of the work expected. 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. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors, and programs spanning academics, leadership development, physical fitness, and healthy habits.