Lead Toddler Teacher- Belmont Early Learning Center

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, look no further. We offer competitive compensation and support professional development with tuition reimbursement and individualized career paths.

Become part of a top‑notch team as a lead teacher at the Belmont Early Learning Center in Belmont, NH. This full‑time position offers opportunities to work closely with a growing organization and grow your career. The right candidate will be enthusiastic, caring, and possess at least a high school diploma or equivalent and 18 ECE credits.

Prepare Youth for Success

• Respond sensitively to the interests, requests, and needs of individual children; interact positively, encourage exploration, and use positive child guidance strategies.
• Provide guidance and role modeling by planning and outlining curriculum to meet individual needs and incorporate emergent curriculum elements.
• Establish and maintain program goals to ensure the health and safety of all members.
• Ensure continual program evaluation, including tracking outcome metrics and verifying that programs respond to member needs and address diversity.
• Use child observation notes for curriculum planning and keep accurate, up‑to‑date records.
• Continuously account for members in the assigned group by name and face.
• Oversee implementation of NAEYC standards, GSQ (when applicable), Culture DNA code, BGCCNNH and CCLU rules and 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 with cleaning, organizing, and maintaining classroom well‑being and upkeep.

Program Development, Implementation, and Supervision

• Oversee proper record‑keeping and weekly reporting of activities and events; provide data for the Center Director or other staff.
• Facilitate open and effective communication with families, staff, and children.
• Supervise classroom staff, students, and volunteers; give regular feedback on performance.
• Support volunteers, practicum students, and staff by modeling techniques 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 through social media, family emails, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Lead teacher qualified (18 credits) with two years of experience in Early Childhood Education or a similar field; 18+ years old; minimum 1,000 hours in a licensed program.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods, principles, and techniques.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and application.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs; proven 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 patiently.
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment.
• Ability to communicate with staff, families, and community members by various methods.
• Willingness to maintain an appropriate appearance for duties.
• Willingness to adapt to different learning styles.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certifications per licensing requirements.
• May require driving the club van/short bus periodically; must have a safe driving record and submit a copy of the record to the Operations Director or HR.
• Assist with cleaning and organizing the club.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel between locations when requested (occasional).

• All candidates offered a job must submit for an FBI fingerprint background check and a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and First Advantage. The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit employment if a disqualifying finding exists.
• The organization has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse. Mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in…