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Childcare Lead Teacher

Adult Learning Center
Nashua, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Childcare Lead Teacher

Join our Community of Quality & Joy and feel the reward of making a positive impact with children and families each day. We have a wonderful opportunity for a new team member. We serve young children ages 6 weeks- 5 years, year-round, in a high quality early care and education program.

Seeking a Lead Teacher who will interact in a positive way with children, parents/guardians, and staff; ability to develop and implement a developmentally appropriate child care program. Ability to provide a warm, nurturing, safe, and loving environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence is encouraged, and individuality is respected. Commitment to maintaining professionalism in daily interactions with children, parents and staff; commitment to working cooperatively with co-workers and administration; respect for diversity and inclusion.

Monday- Friday/ 8 hours per day/ 40 hours per week

Specific Responsibilities of a Lead Teacher:

· Develop weekly lesson plans based on a curriculum outline; prepare necessary materials

· Interact with the children and encourage their involvement in activities

· Responsible to the Child Care Director; regarding staff or children and parents

· Provide assistants with supervision, direction, modeling, and the opportunity to plan and implement activities

· Use appropriate and positive behavior management techniques and implement established behavior management plans

· Maintain required credentials, licensing and NAEYC standards

· Participate in staff development activities; maintain required hours of training for certification

· Attend required staff meetings.

Qualifications:

A Child Care Lead Teacher MUST have the following experience and attributes:

  • High School Diploma or HiSET/GED Certificate
  • 18 ECE Credits or Degree from an accredited College or University with concentration in Early Childhood or related field
  • Ability to comply with and meet NH Child Care Licensing requirements
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
  • Must be able to react quickly and keep up with moving children
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust

ALC offers a generous child care discount, as well as lunch provided daily by our onsite chef.

The Nashua Adult Learning Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, marital status, protective hairstyles or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Retirement plan
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid staff development

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

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Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25

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