First Grade Teacher (Mid-Year Opening)

Heartwood Public Charter School in Jefferson, New Hampshire, is seeking a kind and experienced First Grade Teacher to join our team for the remainder of the 2025–26 school year, beginning as soon as possible.

Heartwood is a Nature and Place-based K–8 school that strives to provide a joyful learning environment where students and teachers are valued for their unique contributions to our community. Our teachers are nurturing, reflective, and creative problem-solvers who are committed to our mission and willing to learn about Nature- and Place-based education.

Some of the benefits of working at Heartwood include:

• A strong sense of community and collaboration
• Plenty of time outdoors
• A school environment that prioritizes the well-being of its students and teachers.
• A four-day school week for students, with Fridays dedicated to planning, preparation, and team collaboration

Qualifications:

• New Hampshire teacher certification or at least three years of teaching experience preferred

Compensation:

• Annualized salary: $46,465 (prorated for the remainder of the school year)
• No health benefits at this time

Responsibilities:

• Nurture relationships with each student and family
• Guide student learning in math, ELA, and project-based science and social studies Fieldwork experiences
• Monitor and guide students in goal setting and organization
• Adapt place-based & nature-based methods and curriculum to the New Hampshire State Standards and vice versa
• Plan and teach lessons that address New Hampshire State competencies, using curricula specified by the Leadership Team
• Differentiate classroom instruction to meet the needs of all learners
• Partner with colleagues, Leadership Team, and families to meet the needs of students
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and team meetings as directed by Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Work with the Director of Student Support to maintain individualized learning plans for all students
• Assess and track students’ academic progress
• Follow classroom accommodations for Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans
• Lead conferences with families three times per school year and communicate with families via email on a regular basis
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Maintain a safe, respectful, positive, organized, and clean classroom environment
• Facilitate student discussions regarding safety and appropriate behavior within the school environment and out in the community
• Act as a mandated reporter for suspicions of neglect and abuse
• Model Heartwood’s values in visible daily actions
• Model peaceful and respectful communication for students in all interactions
• Consistently utilize the Conscious Discipline approach to classroom management and challenging behavior
• Fulfill any other responsibilities deemed relevant and necessary to the position

Qualifications:

• Meet required state and federal background checks
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• NH teaching license or certification or 3 years teaching experience, preferred
• Competence in teaching, classroom management, and all related responsibilities
• Enthusiastic, creative, and loving authority with students
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, Leadership Team , and families
• Ability to collaborate with local businesses, individuals, and community partners to plan and coordinate activities and learning experiences
• Experience with or willingness to learn more about:
• Place-Based Education
• Emergent Curriculum
• Nature-based Curriculum
• Differentiated Curriculum
• Alternative educational frameworks in a public school setting
• Positive discipline and positive behavior supports
• Certification in CPR and First Aid (or willingness to obtain)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,465.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Jefferson, NH 03583 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jefferson, NH 03583: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person