Kindergarten Teacher

Northeast Woodland School is seeking a warm, nurturing, and relationship-centered Kindergarten Teacher to join our faculty. This full-time position serves some of our youngest students in a Waldorf-inspired program that emphasizes play, rhythm, nature, and experiential learning within a strong school-family partnership.

• Create a warm, home-like classroom environment rooted in Waldorf early childhood principles
• Foster learning through imaginative free play and meaningful real-life activities
• Lead daily storytelling and seasonal circle activities incorporating song, verse, movement, and fine/gross motor development
• Model practical life work, such as cooking, cleaning, mending, gardening, and caring for indoor and outdoor spaces
• Support children’s social development and guide healthy peer relationships
• Scaffold activities to meet diverse developmental needs

• Establish a positive, relationship-based classroom environment with clear behavioral expectations
• Observe and support students’ social, emotional, physical, and academic development
• Prepare engaging, developmentally appropriate materials and learning experiences
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation
• Communicate regularly with families, including monthly newsletters and timely updates regarding student needs or incidents
• Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate curriculum and support student growth
• Supervise students indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Supervise and mentor assistant teachers and volunteers
• Attend staff meetings, professional development, and Waldorf training (if not yet credentialed)
• Manage classroom materials, organization, and budget responsibilities

• Experience working with young children
• Waldorf Early Childhood Training (or willingness to pursue within two years) and NH Teacher Certification (or willingness to pursue within five years)
• Strong understanding of child development and relationship-based classroom management
• Ability to guide imaginative play and support peer relationships
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Proficiency (or willingness to learn) in Google Suite, Parent Square, Canva, and ALMA
• Ability to work outdoors and remain active for extended periods in varied weather conditions

• Creates a calm, rhythmic, and nurturing classroom environment
• Values play as the foundation of early learning
• Builds strong, healthy relationships with students and families
• Approaches behavior with proactive, developmentally appropriate strategies
• Is reflective, collaborative, and committed to professional growth

To Apply please send a cover letter and resume to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).