We’re excited to offer a full-time opportunity for an Assistant Center Director at the Mary Stuart Gile Early Learning Center at NHTI, the child development center of the Boys & Girls Club of Central and Northern New Hampshire. As a laboratory school, our center serves as a model for best practices in early childhood education, where student teachers work alongside experienced staff in a collaborative learning environment.
Serving children from 6 weeks through kindergarten, our center is dedicated to nurturing young learners while supporting families and developing future educators. This role has opened due to an internal promotion, reflecting the strong growth and advancement opportunities within our multi-site organization, committed to professional development and training.
We are looking for a motivated, compassionate professional who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. The Assistant Center Director works closely with the Center Director to support staff, ensure a safe and engaging learning environment, and uphold our mission of providing high-quality early childhood education.
Program Development and Implementation
- Maintains developmentally appropriate curriculum in all classrooms.
- Oversees classroom safety, supervision, materials, and environment to adhere to best practices.
- Variety of administrative tasks, including but not limited to, scheduling tours and other appointments, inputting data into the MTS system for billing purposes,
and compiling data and paperwork for college students placed into the program.
- Provides program guidance to families, students, teaching staff, and the community in relation to the curriculum.
-Encourages family involvement in the program; welcomes the families' role in the program.
Supervision
-Assists Center Director with the execution of personnel policies and the recruitment and retention of staff.
-Assists teachers in planning and implementing weekly, monthly, and yearly classroom curriculum; provides classroom support as needed.
-Supervises and evaluates all elements of the curriculum in all of the classrooms.
-Attends planning meetings with teaching teams to support curriculum development and environmental enhancements.
-Maintains professional activities and related professional memberships.
-Mentors and supports staff.
-Other duties as assigned.
•Have a minimum of an Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
•Three years of experience in Early Childhood Education is required.
•Knowledge of child development and current education theories and practices.
•Thorough knowledge of current literature in developmentally appropriate practice, emergent curriculum, and adult learning theories.
•Ability to meet with students, families, and staff to explain programs offered in detail.
•Ability to form developmentally appropriate relationships with children and promote positive behavior guidance.
•Ability to communicate with families in a variety of methods.
•Ability to assume responsibility for the program in the absence of the Director.
•Responsible for having a thorough knowledge of the NH CCLU (Child Care Licensing Unit) rules.
•Must be willing to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.
•Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications.
•May be required to drive Club van/short bus periodically.
•Must possess a safe driving record.
•May be required to assist in cleaning and organizing the Club.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS
·All of the candidates that are offered a job with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will have to submit for an FBI fingerprint background check and submit to a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and FirstAdvantage. Note: The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit you from being employed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire should there be a disqualifying finding on your criminal record. In addition, even if the State of NH reviews your records and allows you to work at the Club, we still reserve the right to determine your employment status.
·This organization has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse in its programs. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and cooperation with law enforcement.
Please visit www.nhyouth.org to learn more about our organization.
This is a salaried, exempt position with benefits.
We offer an extensive benefits package. Benefits include:
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 and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Executive Director, Board, or organizational needs.
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 1200 youth weekly throughout the central and northern New Hampshire. 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 everything from academics and leadership development to physical fitness and healthy habits.
