Center Director at the Historical Gale School

Summary

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.

We're excited to announce new job openings in Belmont, NH, at the historic Gale School—a treasured landmark built in 1894 and recently restored as part of a major community revitalization effort. The first floor will soon house a brand-new childcare center operated by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern NH.

Opening is planned for June 2026, and we are hiring for a Center Director. Candidates hired before June will have the opportunity to train and work at our Belmont Early Learning Center.

If you're looking for fulfilling, meaningful work and the chance to make a positive impact on children's lives—while doing so in a beautifully restored historic building—apply today and be part of something extraordinary.

Duties

Program Development and Implementation

1. Responsible for the development and coordination of the major content areas such as education, health, social services, parent involvement, nutrition, disabilities, and transportation.

1. Ensures the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis, including tracking outcome metrics; verifies that programs/activities respond to member needs and addresses their gender and cultural diversity.

2. Ensures that all safety and regulatory policies and practices are followed.

3. Increases visibility of Club programs; establishes community connections with local, county, and state agencies and individuals within the area who can lend support to the program.

4. Coordinates efficient practices of recruiting children.

5. Ensures parents' involvement in decision-making processes; models an attitude of welcoming acceptance of the parents' role in the program.

Supervision

1. Executes personnel policies of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire; responsible for the hiring, firing, and supervision of all center program staff and volunteers.

2. Establishes effective means of communication between the center staff, Branch/Unit Directors, and administration.

3. Responsible for providing training and professional development for teachers and support staff members.

4. Develops and maintains ongoing monitoring of budgets; manages monthly receipts and expenditures.
5. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of an Associate's degree or a certificate in early childhood education or another field of study that is focused on children.
• Must have a minimum of 1500 hours of working experience in an early childhood program.
• Experience in staff supervision, fiscal management, and administration.
• Knowledge of child development and the latest educational theories and practices.
• Ability to motivate members and manage behavior problems with patience.
• Ability to communicate with parents/guardians.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs; proven track of having creative and artistic teaching abilities and experience with starting up a new program.
• Responsible for having a thorough knowledge of the childcare licensing rules for the state of NH.
• Preferred knowledge of NAEYC accreditation.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications in order to meet 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 of such record to either the Operations Director or the Human Resources department.
• May be required to assist in cleaning and organizing the Club.
• Some travel may be required to attend staff meetings and trainings.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• All of the candidates who 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.

Nice To Haves

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Benefits

Exempt, Salaried Position.

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.

About Us

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.