Job description

Organization: Seacoast Community School

Position: After School Teacher (Group Leader, one Site Director possible)

Location: Portsmouth, NH

Website: http://www.seacoastcommunityschool.org

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and reference contact info

Compensation: $16-$19 / hr, Part-time (with full-time possible)

A growing program providing afterschool enrichment and care to school age children grades K-5 in the Seacoast NH area. Seacoast Community School currently has opening for both Site Director and Group Leader qualified staff. These positions are part-time in nature, but for those that also qualify to serve as support in our ECE programs, they can be full-time hires as well. Position and rate of pay available do depend on whether you qualify under DHHS licensing as a Group Leader or Site Director.

SUPERVISION AND ACCOUNTABILITY: Accountable to School Age Program Director or Site Director

Responsibilities include direct care, being a strong member of our school age team, planning curriculum and more.

Afterschool DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES include:

• Child Responsibilities
• Parent Responsibilities
• Curriculum Responsibilities
• Professional Responsibilities
• General Responsibilities:

• Follows licensing guidelines to maintain a safe, age appropriate environment
• Adheres to the mission statement and program philosophy
• Follows agency policies, procedures and practices
• Attends and participates in bi-weekly staff meetings with entire staff as well as weekly staff meetings with site team
• Utilizes administrative staff as a resource for help
• Completes all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Assists in the general upkeep of classroom and shared areas
• Welcomes new ideas and demonstrates flexibility
• Performs duties in a timely and safe manner, as requested by site director or administrator

In addition, Site Directors have the following supervisory responsibilities: Age Group Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership to teaching staff
• Mentors new staff and act as additional support
• Acts as liaison between direct care staff and administration
• Problem solves solutions for staff coverage
• Facilitates communication between classrooms
• Co-chairs staff meetings
• Coordinates age group events and projects
• Collaborates on special projects
• Attends program meetings as needed

Qualified persons should have experience and / or education in ECE, EI. Ed or Recreation

Group Leaders minimum qualifications are: Meets minimum school age group leader guidelines required by the Bureau of Child Care Licensing, including the following:

• must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalency and one of the following:
• (1)total of 600 hours working with school-age children
• documentation of at least 3 credits in child development, education, recreation, or other relevant field of study, awarded by a regionally accredited college or university
• documentation that he or she is a certified coach; or
• documentation from or on file with the department that she/he was qualified as a group leader in a school-age program on or before the adoption of these rules in 2017.

About Seacoast Community School:

Seacoast Community School has been delivering on its mission to provide nurturing care and educational programs for all children of the Seacoast since its founding in 1967.

As a longstanding advocate for the importance of early education, we are passionate about ensuring that all children in our community have access to the highest quality education and care. Our commitment to excellence is no secret: We are the third largest licensed early learning center in New Hampshire, with over 260 children enrolled in our diverse educational and enrichment programs. These standards are reflected in the National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation of our Early Childhood Full Day Program, as well as the Licensed Plus certification of school-aged programs.

Our dedicated staff provide an unparalleled continuum of care for children from eight weeks to 12 years old, and often go over and above their job description to offer support for families. Our Early Childhood Education program and main offices are based at the Community Campus, a development located on 90 acres of natural land, as well as at The Meadows, a school created in partnership with the Portsmouth Housing Authority. Students at our Community Campus location have access to two outdoor playgrounds, outdoor classrooms, raised garden beds, and beautiful walking and fitness trails. Nutritious meals are cooked on-site and adhere to USDA guidelines. Our school-aged programs are housed in the local elementary schools throughout Portsmouth, as well as in Greenland’s Central School.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
SCS has COVID-19 protocols in place based on NH, CDC and public best practices given the risk category in the area. We review them regularly as things change.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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