Associate Teacher

Summary Starting August 2026, the Early Care and Education Center at Keene State College will operate under the umbrella of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire. This high-quality early childhood program serves as both a nurturing learning environment for young children and a hands‑on training site for university students. Grounded in developmentally appropriate, play‑based practices, the center supports children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth while fostering strong partnerships with families and the university community. We are seeking dedicated team members to join us this August. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate educators to become part of a collaborative, mission‑driven team, make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, and grow professionally within a supportive and dynamic environment. We are always accepting applications for this role. Duties Prepare Youth for Success Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes. Responds sensitively to the interests, requests, and needs of individual children, interacts positively with children, encourages exploration, and uses positive child guidance strategies. Provide guidance and role modeling to Club members by planning and outlining curriculum to meet the individual needs of youth by incorporating elements of an emergent curriculum. Establishes and maintains program goals to ensure the health and safety of all members. May ensure the evaluation of Club programs continually, including tracking outcome metrics; verify that programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity. Uses child observation notes as a tool for curriculum planning, keeps accurate and up-to-date. Continuously accounts for the members in their assigned group by name and face. Oversees implementation of NAEYC standards and GSQ (when applicable), Culture DNA code, as well as BGCCNNH and CCLU rules and policies regarding safety, compliance, and best practices. Dispenses medications according to company policy, administers first aid as needed; communicates all occurrences to families. Oversees and assists in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining classroom well‑being and upkeep. Program Development, Implementation, and Supervision Oversees proper record‑keeping and weekly reporting, including activities and events conducted in the membership/finance system. Will provide data for input to a Center Director or other applicable staff. Facilitates open and effective, professional verbal and written communication with families, staff, and children. Supervises classroom staff, students, and volunteers; provides regular feedback about job performance. Supports volunteers, practicum students, and staff through modeling techniques and strategies that connect theory to practice. May lead planning meetings with the teaching team. May increase the visibility of Club programs via daily schedule postings, announcements of upcoming events through different social media channels, family emails, etc. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Must be an associate teacher qualified before November 6, 2017, have a minimum of 9 credits in related coursework or have a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program, and knowledge of child growth and development obtained through one of the following: a. Completion of a high school level 2‑year career and technical education course in teacher education; b. A 3-credit college course in child or human growth and development; c. Thirty hours of training in child growth and development, granted by an accredited college or university, an authorized provider of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training, or obtained through documented life experience, including experience with the same age children, the associate teacher supervises, such as a family child care provider, service as a foster parent, work as a school teacher, work as a camp counselor, and experience as a group leader for children in sports or other activities, such as scouts or little league, or closely related experience. Must be 18 years of age or older. Knowledge of current methods, principles, and techniques of teaching. Knowledge of curriculum development and application. Ability to plan and implement quality programs; proven track record of creative and artistic teaching strategies. Ability to form developmentally appropriate relationships with children and promote positive behavior. Ability to motivate members and manage behavior problems with patience. Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment. Ability to communicate with staff, families, and community members in a variety of methods. Must be willing to maintain the Club dress code appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities. Must be willing to adapt to different learning styles. Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications per 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 human resources department. Required to assist in cleaning and organizing the Club. Must maintain confidentiality. Must be willing to travel between locations when requested. (Only occasional travel is required) 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 First Advantage. 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 of children and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse of children in its programs. Any such 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 Please visit to learn more about our organization. Work Setting Center‑based Age Group Served Infant / Toddler (0–2) Preschool (3–5) #J-18808-Ljbffr Nhyouth