Lead Teachers - Exeter

We are currently seeking Full‑Time Lead Teachers to join our team at our Exeter center. This is a co‑lead teaching position, working collaboratively with another Lead or Associate Teacher to create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children.

Location:

Exeter, NH

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (exact shifts may vary)
Job Type: Full Time
Category:
Education/Training

• Ensure the care, safety, and well‑being of preschool children at all times.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that promote growth across all learning domains.
• Collaborate effectively with co‑teachers to maintain a consistent and supportive classroom environment.
• Foster positive relationships with children, families, and fellow staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom space.
• Follow all licensing regulations, center policies, and procedures.

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example, encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age‑appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent‑teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise child care assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, or TASC).
• Minimum of 18 credits in related coursework or equivalent experience, including 1000 hours working with children in a licensed program.
• Credential from a teacher preparation program accredited by MACTE or successful completion of the New Hampshire Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program.
• Five years as a licensed family child care provider with no enforcement actions.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Knowledge of Procare.

• Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision after 30 days of employment.
• Employer‑paid Short‑Term Disability & Life Insurance.
• Vacation and Sick Time earned after 30 days of employment.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan for employees working 20+ hours a week.
• Discounts on childcare tuition rates.
• 8 paid holidays per year.
• Staff Appreciation Weeks.
• 3 Program Development Days.
• Access to Educational Grants.
• SELA discounts on auto, electricity, phone, fuel, etc.

Great Bay Kids is a non‑profit organization dedicated to providing quality early childhood education and school age enrichment programs for children. Our early education facilities are located in Exeter and Portsmouth, NH, with school‑age programs offered in Exeter and Portsmouth (Summer only).

Minimum Education:

Associate

Minimum Experience:

1 Year
Job Type: Full Time