Lead Teacher | The Learning Center | Concord Hospital | Full Time

Responsibilities

• Provides classroom team and center-wide leadership.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with each child and the family.
• Engages with children to meet their developmental and social-emotional needs.
• Models and teaches children self-regulation skills.
• Implements a child-centered curriculum in a safe, organized environment.
• Observes children to assess development; shares information with families and plans curriculum accordingly.
• Serves and follows Concord Hospital and Learning Center policies and procedures.
• Oversees the completion of administrative tasks required for NH Child Care licensing, NAEYC accreditation and per Learning Center policies.
• Participates in the hiring process, and ongoing evaluation and development of team members.
• Commits to continual learning and professional development; suggests improvements based on best practice.
• Provides appropriate guidance for practicum students, interns and volunteers to ensure that they engage in positive interactions with children, families, co-workers and Learning Center Staff.

Requirements

• Must be certified in Infant and Child CPR including AED training, and Basic 1st Aid within 6 months of hire; must complete Water Safety training within 1 year of employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with young children in a group setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• A Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college, which includes a minimum of 36 credits in Early Childhood Education, including 3 from a Child Growth and Development class, will be considered.

Benefits

Concord Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants and to prohibit any discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.