Associate Teachers

Acquire4Hire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Contribution

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Child Care Discount

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking associate teachers for the new Rowe Family Early Learning Center in Penacook, New Hampshire. The role involves supporting children and teachers, maintaining classroom organization, and ensuring health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have relevant coursework or supervised experience in child care, and exhibit strong communication and relationship-building skills. Benefits include health insurance, professional development assistance, and a child care discount.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs; proven track record of creative and artistic teaching strategies.
• Willingness to maintain the Club dress code and adapt to different learning styles.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children and assist with classroom organization.
• Document child observations and maintain accurate records.
• Administer first aid as needed and communicate occurrences to families.

Skills

Developmentally appropriate relationships with children

Curriculum development

Knowledge of child growth and development

Behavior management

Communication skills

Patience and motivation

Education

Minimum of 9 credits in related coursework or 1000 hours of supervised child care experience

CPR and First Aid certifications

Job description

Summary

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire is a dynamic organization that currently supports 200 staff working in 30 Early Childhood and School Time programs. We are hiring associate teachers for the brand‑new Rowe Family Early Learning Center in Penacook. The position is responsible for upholding the BGCCNNH mission, supporting children and teachers, and ensuring the health and safety of the children. Key responsibilities include engaging with children, assisting with cleaning and organizing the classroom, documenting child observations, and learning child development and health and safety practices.

Duties

• Creates an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes.
• Responds sensitively to the interests, requests, and needs of individual children, interacts positively, encourages exploration, and uses positive child‑guidance strategies.
• Provides guidance and role modeling by planning and outlining curriculum to meet individual youth needs using an emergent curriculum.
• Establishes and maintains program goals to ensure the health and safety of all members.
• Evaluates Club programs, tracks outcome metrics, and verifies that programs respond to member needs and address gender and cultural diversity.
• Uses child observation notes as a tool for curriculum planning and keeps accurate, up‑to‑date records.
• Maintains awareness of all members in the assigned group by name and face.
• Oversees implementation of NAEYC standards, GSQ (when applicable), Culture DNA code, and BGCCNNH and CCLU rules and policies regarding safety, compliance, and best practices.
• Dispenses medications according to company policy, administers first aid as needed, and communicates all occurrences to families.
• Assists in cleaning, organizing, and maintaining classroom well‑being and upkeep.

Program Development, Implementation, and Supervision

• Oversees record‑keeping and weekly reporting, including activities and events conducted in the membership/finance system; provides data for the Center Director or relevant staff.
• Facilitates open and effective professional verbal and written communication with families, staff, and children.
• Supervises classroom staff, students, and volunteers; provides regular feedback on job performance.
• Supports volunteers, practicum students, and staff by modeling techniques and strategies that connect theory to practice.
• Mediates planning meetings with the teaching team.
• Increases the visibility of Club programs via daily schedule postings, announcements of upcoming events, and various communication channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Relationships

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisors to exchange information, discuss issues, and advise or counsel.

External: Maintains contact with external community groups, schools, members’ parents, and others to resolve problems when required.

Requirements

• Must be an associate teacher qualified before (date) with a minimum of 9 credits in related coursework or 1000 hours of supervised child care experience in a licensed child care program. 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 or other approved provider.
• 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 by various methods.
• Willingness to maintain the Club dress code and 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 or short bus periodically; must possess a safe driving record and provide documentation to the Operations Director or Human Resources department.
• Required to assist in cleaning and organizing the Club.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Willing to travel between locations when requested (occasional travel only).

Additional Expectations

• All candidates who are offered a job will submit for an FBI fingerprint background check and a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Department and FirstAdvantage. The State of NH Childcare Licensing Bureau may prohibit employment if a disqualifying finding exists on the criminal record.
• The organization has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse of children and will not tolerate mistreatment. Any such mistreatment or abuse by an employee will result in disciplinary action, up to termination, and cooperation with law enforcement.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement (403B) Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Child Care Discount

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 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 academics, leadership development, physical fitness, and healthy habits.

Disclaimer

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or 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.