Child Care Resources Inc
Associate Teacher-Mary Stuart Gile Early Learning Center
Child Care Resources Inc, Concord, New Hampshire, United States, 03306
Overview
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. This opening at the Mary Stuart Gile Early Learning Center on the campus of NHTI in Concord serves as a laboratory school for best practices in early childhood education, with student teachers working alongside staff in classrooms. We are seeking energetic, organized, and experienced early childhood educators to help students grow in the field while providing high-quality, emergent curriculum for young children. The Associate Teacher position is full-time and responsible for upholding and implementing the BGCCNNH mission, supporting children and teachers, and ensuring the health and safety of the children. Key responsibilities include 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.
Responsibilities
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 meet the 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 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; provides data for input to 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 channels (social media, family emails, etc.).
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Must be an associate teacher qualified before November 6, 2017, with a minimum of 9 credits in related coursework or at least 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program, and knowledge of child growth and development obtained through one of the following: a) high school level 2-year career and technical education course in teacher education; b) a 3-credit college course in child or human growth and development; c) thirty hours of training in child growth and development from an accredited source or life experience with relevant supervisory experience.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
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.
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 to the appropriate department.
Required to assist in cleaning and organizing the Club.
Must maintain confidentiality.
Must be willing to travel between locations when requested (occasional travel).
Additional Expectations All candidates offered a job will submit for FBI fingerprint background check and background checks through State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and FirstAdvantage. The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit employment for disqualifying findings; even if allowed, employer reserves the right to determine employment status. There is a zero-tolerance policy for abuse; mistreatment or abuse will result in disciplinary action up to termination and cooperation with law enforcement.
Nice To Have Please visit www.nhyouth.org to learn more about the organization.
Benefits
Full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Pay based on experience.
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement (403B) Contribution
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Child Care Discount
The information presented indicates the general nature of work expected and is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities. This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.
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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. This opening at the Mary Stuart Gile Early Learning Center on the campus of NHTI in Concord serves as a laboratory school for best practices in early childhood education, with student teachers working alongside staff in classrooms. We are seeking energetic, organized, and experienced early childhood educators to help students grow in the field while providing high-quality, emergent curriculum for young children. The Associate Teacher position is full-time and responsible for upholding and implementing the BGCCNNH mission, supporting children and teachers, and ensuring the health and safety of the children. Key responsibilities include 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.
Responsibilities
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 meet the 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 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; provides data for input to 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 channels (social media, family emails, etc.).
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Must be an associate teacher qualified before November 6, 2017, with a minimum of 9 credits in related coursework or at least 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program, and knowledge of child growth and development obtained through one of the following: a) high school level 2-year career and technical education course in teacher education; b) a 3-credit college course in child or human growth and development; c) thirty hours of training in child growth and development from an accredited source or life experience with relevant supervisory experience.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
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.
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 to the appropriate department.
Required to assist in cleaning and organizing the Club.
Must maintain confidentiality.
Must be willing to travel between locations when requested (occasional travel).
Additional Expectations All candidates offered a job will submit for FBI fingerprint background check and background checks through State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and FirstAdvantage. The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit employment for disqualifying findings; even if allowed, employer reserves the right to determine employment status. There is a zero-tolerance policy for abuse; mistreatment or abuse will result in disciplinary action up to termination and cooperation with law enforcement.
Nice To Have Please visit www.nhyouth.org to learn more about the organization.
Benefits
Full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. Pay based on experience.
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement (403B) Contribution
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Child Care Discount
The information presented indicates the general nature of work expected and is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities. This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.
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