Early Childhood Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement (403B) Contribution

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement

Child Care Discount

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is seeking an educator for the Early Care and Education Center at Keene State College, starting August 2026. The role involves creating a nurturing learning environment and implementing curriculum based on best practices in early childhood education. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or related field, with at least 3-5 years of experience teaching young children, and the ability to foster strong relationships with students and families. This position offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 credits in Early Childhood or Pre-School Education.
• 3-5 years’ experience teaching young children, supervision experience preferred.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive classroom environment promoting youth development.
• Design and implement curriculum using intentional planning.
• Maintain ongoing communication with families and staff.

Skills

Relationship building with children

Creative teaching strategies

Positive child guidance

Curriculum development

Effective family communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field

Job description

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 both as 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.

Duties

Prepare Youth for Success

• Creates a responsive, inclusive classroom environment that promotes Youth Development Outcomes while serving as a demonstration site for best practices in early childhood education.
• Responds sensitively to the interests, requests, and developmental needs of individual members; interacts positively; encourages inquiry and exploration; and models positive child guidance strategies for college observers and practicum students.
• Designs and implements curriculum grounded in emergent practices, using intentional planning that is transparent and instructional for observers. Explains the rationale behind instructional decisions to connect theory to classroom practice.
• Uses systematic member observation and documentation (anecdotal notes, developmental assessments, portfolios, learning stories, etc.) as tools for curriculum planning. Maintains accurate and up‑to‑date records.
• Establishes and maintains program goals that prioritize member health, safety, and social‑emotional well‑being, while demonstrating regulatory compliance (NH Child Care Licensing Regulations, Boys & Girls Clubs of America safety rules) and ethical practice.
• Continuously accounts for members in the assigned group by name and face, modeling active supervision and safety protocols.
• Oversees implementation of NAEYC standards, GSQ (when applicable), Culture DNA code, and BGCCNNH and CCLU policies, explicitly connecting accreditation standards to classroom practices for student learning.
• Dispenses medications according to company policy, administers first aid as needed, and communicates appropriately with families—modeling professional responsibility and documentation practices.
• Maintains a well‑organized, safe, and aesthetically intentional classroom environment that reflects best practices in early childhood settings and serves as a learning model for observers. Assists with cleaning and upkeep of the classroom.

Program Development, Implementation, and Supervision

• Utilizes proper record‑keeping and weekly reporting, including documentation of activities and events in the membership system; collaborates with Center Director and staff to analyze data for program improvement.
• Facilitates open, professional, and reflective communication with families, staff, members, and college/university partners.
• Ensures that the college students or adult learners are supported in the absence of the Mentor Educator.
• Leads or participates in collaborative planning meetings with the teaching team and may facilitate reflective discussions that include student educators.
• Increases visibility of programs through daily schedule postings, documentation displays, family communication, and digital platforms to showcase member learning and pedagogical approaches.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of members, staff, and the demonstration site mission.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood, Pre‑School Education, Youth Development, Elementary Education, or related field with at least 6 credits in Early Childhood or Pre‑School Education and one year of experience teaching young children (Birth‑age 5).
• Bachelor’s and 3‑5 years’ experience teaching young children (Birth‑5), supervision experience, experience with Pyramid Model implementation, emergent curriculum, and anti‑bias practice.
• Knowledge of current methods, principles, and techniques of EC teaching, including constructivism, emergent curriculum, project work, and the Pyramid Model Framework.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and application.
• Ability to plan and implement quality programs, with a proven track record of creative teaching strategies.
• Ability to form developmentally appropriate relationships with children and promote positive behavior.
• Ability to model appropriate and nurturing child guidance using positive guidance strategies, including the Pyramid Model Framework.
• Ability to engage with each family, maintain ongoing communication with classroom families, including daily communications, regular written communication, planning and conducting parent conferences and family education events.
• Ability to maintain a clean, welcoming, and engaging learning environment that reflects best practices and models excellence.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with team members, children, families, college students, and adult learners. Must utilize a variety of communication methods.
• Must be willing to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Meet the needs, abilities, and interests of the children. Observe, assess, and record children’s progress and maintain children’s records, including for special education or early intervention.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications per Bureau of Childcare licensing requirements.
• Must obtain a NH Credential within 6 months of start date.
• Must obtain required NH health and safety trainings within 90 days of start date.
• Must obtain full Pyramid Model e‑Module training within one year of the start date.
• 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.

Must maintain confidentiality.

Must be willing to travel between locations when requested (only occasional travel required).

Additional Expectations

• All candidates offered a job with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central and Northern New Hampshire will submit to an FBI fingerprint background check and a background check through the State of NH Criminal Records Dept. and FirstAdvantage. The State of NH Child care Licensing Bureau may prohibit employment if there is a disqualifying finding on the criminal record. The organization reserves the right to determine employment status after review.
• Must obtain NH Health Record within 60 days of hire.
• Expected to meet monthly with the Director and complete the annual evaluations process. Participate in college student or adult learner meetings. Attend staff meetings, participate in committees, and work on special projects. Follow and uphold all procedures and policies of the BGCCNNH, Keene State College, and Plymouth State University as applicable. Ensure supervising and teaching with the most updated professional knowledge and information by attending conferences, workshops, and keeping current with course literature. Maintain professional development hours as determined by NH Credential.
• The organization has a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse of children and will not tolerate mistreatment or abuse 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.

Benefits

Exempt, Salaried Position.

• 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.