Certified Academic - Classroom Teacher; Science

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

Reports To:

Principal

FLSA Status:
Exempt, Salaried

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 sizesfor meaningful instruction and connection
• Team-based support you are never doing this work alone
• Whole-student focusblending 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

• Competitive salary, starting at $50,000 and commensurate with experience
• Medical insurance, including FSA and HRA options
• Dental and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Wellness programs and telemedicine access
• Legal services and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous paid time off, holidays, and tuition assistance
• Employee discount programs
• Free meals, company swag, and more!

Mount Prospect Academy assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.

Full job description provided during interview.

Mount Prospect Academy offers a 220 day academic program and 365 day intensive residential program. We serve 85 male students who range from 11 to 21 years old.

The state of New Hampshire has identified our students for intensive residential placement and in-home social services. MPA students can be clinically identified as emotionally handicapped, learning disabled, autistic, or other health impaired. We also serve students with psychiatric and judicial issues. MPA has developed an expert…