Job Description
Summary The Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible for the care and safety of our Preschool children. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for the children within his/her care. This is a co-lead teaching position and all work is completed cooperatively with another Lead/Associate Teacher.
The center hours are currently 7:30am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday and this position is located at our Portsmouth location.
For immediate review, please send your resume and transcripts .
Duties - Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
- Lead by example, encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
- Supervise child care assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements According to New Hampshire Child Care Program Licensing Rules, the Lead Teacher in a center based program shall have a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, be at least 18 years of age, have a minimum of 1000 hours experience working with children in a licensed child care program, and meet one of the following pre-service training/education options:
- A minimum of 18 credits in child development, early childhood, or elementary education, or other field of study focused on children from a regionally accredited college or university, including at least 3 credits in child growth and development; or
- Documentation of a non-expired child development associates (CDA) in center based programs awarded by the council for professional recognition.
- A credential from a teacher preparation program accredited by MACTE.
- Documentation from or on file with the department that she/he was qualified for and employed in the position of Lead Teacher on or before the effective date of these rules in 2017.
Must have excellent communication skills, be flexible, energetic, be a team player and work well with young children.
Nice To Haves - An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and experience working with children is preferred.
- First Aid and CPR Certification
Benefits Full Time Employees
- Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision are available on the 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
- Employer paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance.
- Vacation and Sick Time earned on the 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan for all employees that work 20+ hours a week.
- Discounts on childcare tuition rates (based on space availability)
All Employees
- Employees who work 15+ hours accrue vacation and sick time, starting 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
- Enjoy 8 paid holidays a year!
- Holiday staff party
- Staff Appreciation Week - a fun filled week of celebrating our staff!
- 2 Program Development Days
- Fun & Family like atmosphere
- Access to Educational Grants
- Half hour paid lunch (if working over 6 hours)
- SELA discounts on auto, electricity, phone, fuel etc.
- Make a difference in the lives of New Hampshire's children.
About Us Great Bay Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality early childhood education and school age enrichment programs for children. Our early education facilities are located in Exeter and Portsmouth, NH with school age programs offered in Exeter and Portsmouth (Summer only).
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,