Mentor Educator

About This Role

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.

• 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.
• Models appropriate and nurturing child guidance using positive guidance strategies, including the Pyramid Model Framework.
• Designs and implements curriculum grounded in emergent practices, using intentional planning that is transparent and instructional for observers.
• Uses systematic member observation and documentation (anecdotal notes, developmental assessments, portfolios, learning stories, etc.) as tools for curriculum planning and as teaching tools for practicum students learning assessment methods. 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.
• Ensures ongoing program evaluation, including tracking outcome metrics and reflecting on practices with teaching staff and college students/mentees.
• Engages each family, maintains ongoing communication with classroom families, including daily communications, regular written communication, planning, and conducting parent conferences and family education events.
• 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.

• Facilitates open, professional, and reflective communication with families, staff, members, and college/university partners.
• Leads classroom staff, college practicum students, observers, and volunteers; provides structured feedback, mentoring, and evaluation aligned with college/university/grant expectations when applicable.
• Leads or participates in collaborative planning meetings with the teaching team and may facilitate reflective discussions that include student educators and adult learners.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in…