Lead PreK Teacher @ Jordan Singer Youth Enrichment Center

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester is seeking a Lead Pre-K Teacher for our new program serving children ages 4 and 5 at the Jordan Singer Youth Enrichment Center. Located in the state-of-the-art Mark Stebbins Community Center, our program will serve just 24 children, creating an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children and families.

The Lead Pre-K Teacher is a hands-on classroom teaching position focused on creating a warm, welcoming environment where young children can explore, learn, and grow. You will spend your days actively teaching and engaging with children in the classroom, leading daily activities, supporting social-emotional development, and creating meaningful learning experiences.

As part of launching a new Pre-K program, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape the classroom environment and establish routines and traditions from the beginning. You’ll work closely with a supportive team while remaining focused on what matters most:
teaching, connecting with children, and helping each child build a strong foundation for learning.

This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys being in the classroom, working directly with children, creating a positive, nurturing learning environment.

The Lead Pre-K teacher ensures the program meets all applicable state childcare regulations and reflects the Club's mission of enabling all young people to reach their full potential. This position requires a self-starter with deep knowledge of early childhood development and the operational drive to build something from the ground up.

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and daily learning activities aligned with state early learning standards.
• Monitor classroom environments and teacher performance to ensure high-quality, safe and nurturing learning experiences.
• Maintain accurate student records, attendance, and developmental assessments in compliance with licensing requirements.
• Respond to and resolve any health, safety, or behavioral concerns involving enrolled children.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a team of early childhood educators and support staff.
• Maintain an organized classroom and accurate child and classroom records.
• Develop and manage the program budget in coordination with Club leadership.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local school districts, childcare networks, and community organizations.
• Track program outcomes and prepare reports for Club leadership and funders.
• Follow all applicable health, safety, childcare, and licensing requirements.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Education, or a related field;
  Lead Teacher experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass criminal background screening and obtain required fingerprinting.
• Ability to participate in behavior management and curriculum development.
• Ability and willingness to mentor and support staff development.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and experience supervising staff or teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-friendly approach.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with young people, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and professional in high-stress or conflict situations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Must maintain active personal automobile insurance with a minimum of liability insurance.

This is an active, hands-on teaching role
. The position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, participating in indoor and outdoor activities, and maintaining active supervision…