Multi Classroom Support (Associate Teacher Qualified

Multi Classroom Support (Associate Teacher Qualified)

Reference  : 181196

Location :
Laconia, NH

Category :
Child Care Services

Job Type :
Full Time

Salary : $14.19 to $16.92/Hr

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 Out of School Time programs with a large geographic footprint. We are seeking caring and experienced early education teachers in Laconia, NH. Our early learning centers offer a safe and inviting environment designed to meet the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical developmental needs of young children.

Come and be part of an award-winning organization that offers exceptional opportunities for staff and children!

The Associate 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 documenting child observations. Must present interest in and willingness to learn child development and health and safety practices.

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.
• Provide guidance and role modeling to Club members by planning and outlining curriculum to meetthe 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.
• May ensure the evaluation of Club programs continually, including tracking outcome metrics; verify 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 all occurrences 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.
• May increase the visibility of Club programs via daily schedule postings, announcements of upcoming events through different social media channels, family emails, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be an associate teacher qualified (High school diploma and a minimum of 9 credits) in child development and/ or early childhood education, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university, or
• Must be 18 years of age or older and have a minimum of 1,500 hours working in aschool-age licensed program.
• 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…