Certified Academic - Classroom Teacher; Science

We are currently hiring motivated, energetic and career-oriented individuals for all positions and invite you to attend to find out more about our community of over 500 faculty, spanning four states. If you’re looking to advance, change or launch your career, while making a difference in the lives of youth and families, struggling with behavioral and mental health issues, Mount Prospect Academy may be the place for you.

Position: Certified Academic Staff - Classroom Teacher (Science)

Location: Keene, NH

Job :3450

# of Openings:1

Certified Academic Staff – Classroom Teacher (Science)

Ashuelot Valley Academy | NH DOE Teacher Certification | Full-time | Great Benefits | Start Date January 4, 2027

Reports To:Principal

Salary:Competitive; starting at $50,000 and commensurate with experience

Location: Keene, NH

Teach With Purpose. Be Supported Every Step of the Way.If you’re the kind of teacher who wants more than just delivering content—if you want to build relationships, engage students who need you most, and be part of a team that truly supports each other, then this role is for you.
Trade burnout and bureaucracy for small classes, real support, and the chance to actually change students’ lives every day.

At Mount Prospect Academy
, we believe great teaching starts with strong relationships.
Ashuelot Valley Academy
is a 220‑day, non‑public special education school serving students in grades 5–12. Our small, supportive classrooms allow teachers the time and space to focus on what truly matters: helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

This Science teaching role is ideal for an educator who values collaboration, creativity, and making a meaningful difference for students who need it most.

• Deliver engaging, hands‑on Science instruction
• Create a safe, structured, and welcoming classroom environment
• Build strong, trusting relationships with students
• Support and implement IEP goals in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
• Use proactive classroom management and in‑the‑moment problem solving
• Track progress, provide feedback, and celebrate student growth
• Collaborate closely with paraprofessionals, clinicians, and school leadership
• Contribute to a team culture that supports, problem solves and grows together

• Small class sizes
  for meaningful instruction and connection
• Team
  ‑
  based support
  you are never doing this work alone
• Whole
  ‑
  student focus
  blending academics with social and emotional growth
• Flexibility and creativity
  to bring your ideas to life
• Supportive leadership
  that invests in teachers

• Teach assigned academic courses following the school curriculum
• Provide instruction, grading, assessment, and progress reporting
• Implement IEP and ITP goals through instruction and collaboration
• Maintain lesson plans, unit plans, grading, and required documentation
• Monitor and implement classroom behavioral supports as needed
• Request and manage instructional materials and supplies
• Supervise and collaborate with paraprofessionals
• Participate in curriculum development, professional development, and trainings
• Attend faculty meetings and contribute to school initiatives
• Assist in planning school field trips and experiential learning activities
• Maintain student confidentiality and appropriate communication
• Represent Mount Prospect Academy professionally with families and community partners
• Follow all organizational policies and procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned

• Must be 21 years of age
• Bachelor's Degree Required
• NH DOE Teacher Certification in Science

We take care of our employees so they can focus on taking care of students. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
  , starting at $50,000 and commensurate with…