Job Description
Job Description
Lead Preschool Teacher
Location: Tamworth, NH
Start Date: Fall 2025
We’re looking for a warm, experienced, and creative Lead Preschool Teacher to join our small, home-like early childhood program in Tamworth. Our school serves toddlers through early elementary students in a nurturing, play-based setting with an emphasis on outdoor exploration, open-ended creativity, and close-knit community.
This is a part-time position with a consistent schedule, small class sizes, and support from an experienced director and teaching team. We value relationships, flexibility, and a deep respect for children’s natural curiosity.
About Us:
- A licensed center-based program serving children ages 2–7
- Low teacher-child ratios
- Curriculum grounded in play, the arts, and the natural world
- Strong family partnerships and a warm, supportive work environment
- Located in a beautiful rural setting with ample outdoor play space
Responsibilities:
- Lead a mixed-age preschool classroom (approx. 2.9–5 years old)
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based learning experiences
- Foster a safe, joyful, and inclusive classroom culture
- Support social-emotional development and positive behavior guidance
- Communicate warmly and professionally with families
- Collaborate with co-teachers and the director to create a cohesive learning environment
✅ Ideal Candidate:
- Holds or is eligible for NH Early Childhood Lead Teacher Certification
- Has at least 2 years of experience working in early childhood education
- Understands and values play-based learning and child-led exploration
- Brings creativity, kindness, flexibility, and strong communication skills
- Comfortable spending time outdoors in all seasons
Schedule & Compensation:
- Part-time, consistent weekday schedule
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience and certification
To Apply:
Email your resume and a short letter about why you’d be a great fit to:
TamworthVillageHomeschool@gmail.com
(Subject: Preschool Teacher Application)
We’d love to hear from you—even if you’re not sure you meet every requirement. Passion and alignment with our values matter most.