Assistant Teacher Pre K- Mary Stuart Gile Early Learning Center

Summary

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern 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.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a full‑time, multi‑classroom assistant teacher at the Mary Stuart Gile Early Learning Center at NHTI's child development center. As a laboratory school, the Mary Stuart Gile Early Learning Center is a demonstration setting for best practices in early childhood education, with student teachers working alongside staff in classrooms. There is excellent potential for growth within a multi‑site organization dedicated to professional development and training.

The center serves children from 6 weeks to kindergarten.

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. The Assistant Teacher position is responsible for upholding and implementing the BGCCNNH mission, supporting children and teachers, and ensuring the health and safety of the children. Some key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: actively engaging with children, assisting with cleaning and organizing the classroom, and assisting teachers with child observations.

Must present interest in and willingness to learn child development and health and safety practices.

• 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.
• Assists with the implementation of curriculum‑adapting activities to meet the individual needs of young children and their families.
• Provides guidance and role modeling to Club members.
• Supports program goals to ensure the health and safety of all members.
• May be asked to track outcome metrics; verify that programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.
• Responsible for recording child observation notes so that a Lead/Associate Teacher can use them as a tool for curriculum planning.
• Responsible for keeping accurate and up‑to‑date member records.
• Continuously accounts for the members in their assigned group by name and face.
• Must follow all NAEYC standards and GSQ (when applicable), Culture DNA code, as well as BGCCNNH and CCLU rules and policies regarding safety, compliance, and best practices.
• May be asked to assist with dispensing medications according to company policy, and administering first aid as needed; communicates all occurrences to families.
• Assists in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining classroom well‑being and upkeep.

• Assists teachers in recognizing and recording children’s progress.
• Assists with the documentation needed in the classroom, including, but not limited to, behavioral observation records, accident reports, and communication with families.
• Must be willing to accept feedback, and apply it to practice.
• Facilitates open and effective, professional verbal and written communication with families, staff, and children.
• Responsible for observing classroom staff, students, and volunteers to ensure that best practices are followed. Communicate with a Center Director/supervisor any concerns.
• Supports volunteers and practicum students through modeling techniques and strategies that connect theory to practice.
• May increase the visibility of Club programs by sharing daily progress and activities with families via Class Dojo or in person.
• Other duties as assigned.

Internal:
Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, families, students, and supervisors to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructions; instruct; and advise/counsel. Responsible for the…