Multi Classroom Support (Associate Teacher Qualified)

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is a dynamic organization supporting 200 staff across 30 Early Childhood and Out-of-School Time programs. Our early learning centers provide a safe, inviting environment designed to meet the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical developmental needs of young children.

About the role

The Associate Teacher position upholds and implements the BGCCNNH mission, supports children and teachers, and ensures the health and safety of the children. This role requires interest in and willingness to learn child development and health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Youth for Success:
  • Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
  • Respond sensitively to the interests, requests, and needs of individual children; interact positively with children, encourage exploration, and use positive child guidance strategies.
  • Provide guidance and role modeling by planning and outlining curriculum to meet individual needs, incorporating elements of an emergent curriculum.
  • Establish and maintain program goals to ensure the health and safety of all members.
  • Evaluate Club programs continually, including tracking outcome metrics; ensure programs/activities respond to member needs and address gender and cultural diversity.
  • Use child observation notes as a tool for curriculum planning; keep accurate and 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 company policy; administer first aid as needed; communicate all occurrences to families.
  • Oversee and assist in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining classroom well-being and upkeep.
• Program Development, Implementation, and Supervision:
  • Oversee proper record-keeping and weekly reporting, including activities and events conducted in the membership/finance system.
  • Facilitate open and effective professional verbal and written communication with families, staff, and children.
  • Supervise classroom staff, students, and volunteers; provide regular feedback about job performance.
  • Support 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, social media, family emails, and announcements of upcoming events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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 a school-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.
• Willingness to maintain the Club dress code appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Willingness 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 to the Operations Director or human resources.
• Required to assist in cleaning and organizing the Club.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel between locations when requested (occasional travel only).

All candidates offered a job will submit to an FBI fingerprint background check, a State of NH Criminal Records background check, and a FirstAdvantage background check. The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit employment if a disqualifying finding is present. The organization reserves the right to determine employment status even if the State allows employment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement (403B) Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Child Care Discount

This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position.

About Us

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire provides early learning, out-of-school time programs, summer day camps, and basketball leagues to 1,200 youth weekly. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who most need us, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. We offer a safe place to belong, caring adult mentors, and programs covering academics, leadership development, physical fitness, and healthy habits.