Employment
To ensure that students at Heartwood Public Charter School are supported in their academic endeavors and personal growth, we will seek highly qualified, nurturing educators and staff who will treat them with dignity and respect. Our educators will serve as leaders, guides, and role models as they assume the responsibility of building cohesive collaborative classroom communities where our students will feel free to challenge themselves and grow as individuals and as part of a group. Our students will feel safe and supported as they are encouraged to learn and develop at their own pace as they work to reach their full potential.
Heartwood Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
Elementary School Teachers
Heartwood Public Charter School is seeking elementary school teachers at our Nature-based and Place-based school for the 2024-25 school year! We strive to provide a joyful learning environment where students and teachers are valued for their unique contributions to our community. Some of the benefits of working at Heartwood include opportunities to be creative, plenty of time outside, and a school environment that prioritizes the well-being of its students and teachers. Our teachers are willing to learn about Nature and Place-based education, and are nurturing, reflective, and creative problem-solvers who are committed to our community and our school’s Mission. Teacher certification or three years teaching experience is preferred.
Heartwood has a four-day school week for students, leaving a whole day each week for teachers to plan, prepare, and collaborate.
Salary: $ 45,006
No health benefits at this time.
Teacher 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
Work with the Administrative Team to develop curriculum
Adapt place-based & nature-based methods and curriculum to the New Hampshire State Standards and vice versa
Partner with colleagues, administration, and families to meet the needs of students
Observe and track student progress, keep records, and work with the learning coordinator to maintain individualized learning plans and to complete progress reports
Conduct assessments
Implement Individualized Education Plans
Lead conferences with families
Participate in professional development, including training in Place-based education
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, abuse, etc.
Positively guide and provide feedback to assistant teacher while allowing autonomy
Model Heartwood’s values in visible daily actions
Fulfill any other responsibilities deemed relevant and necessary to the position
Teacher Qualifications
Meet required state and federal background checks
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
NH teaching license or certification
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
Competence in teaching, classroom management, and all related responsibilities
Enthusiastic, creative, and loving authority with students
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, administration, and families
Ability to collaborate with local businesses, individuals, and community partners to plan and coordinate activities and learning experiences
Certification in CPR and First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
Middle School Math & Science Teacher
Heartwood Public Charter School is seeking a Middle School Math & Science teacher for the 2024-25 school year. We strive to provide a joyful learning environment where students and teachers are valued for their unique contributions to our community. Some of the benefits of working at Heartwood include opportunities to be creative, plenty of time outside, and a school environment that prioritizes the well-being of its students and teachers. Our teachers are willing to learn about Nature and Place-based education, and are nurturing, reflective, and creative problem-solvers who are committed to our community and our school’s Mission.
In the 2024-2025 school year, this teacher will be responsible for teaching 6th and 7th Grade math and science and working with administration to lay the foundation for the Heartwood Middle School experience. As our school grows to include Grade 8 in the 2025-2026 school year, the successful candidate will teach math and science for grades 7 and 8.
Heartwood has a four-day school week for students, leaving a whole day each week for teachers to plan, prepare, and collaborate.
Annual Salary: $45,006
No health benefits at this time.
Teacher Responsibilities
Nurture relationships with each student and family
Guide student learning in math and science
Plan and deliver project-based Fieldwork experiences
Work with school administration and Middle School team to develop science curriculum and Middle School culture for grades 6-8.
Work closely as a team with the Middle School ELA & Social Studies Teacher
Monitor and guide students in goal setting and organization
Adapt place-based & nature-based methods and curriculum to the New Hampshire State Competencies and vice versa
Partner with colleagues, administration, and families to meet the needs of students
Observe and track student progress, keep records, and work with the learning coordinator to maintain individualized learning plans and to complete progress reports
Conduct assessments
Implement Individualized Education Plans
Lead conferences with families
Participate in professional development, including training in Place-based education
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, abuse, etc.
Model Heartwood’s values in visible daily actions
Fulfill any other responsibilities deemed relevant and necessary to the position
Teacher Qualifications
Meet required state and federal background checks
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
NH teaching license
Experience with or willingness to learn more about:
Teaching math and science through inquiry
Project-based learning
Place-Based Education
Nature-based Curriculum
Alternative educational frameworks in a public school setting
Positive discipline and positive behavior supports
Competence in teaching, classroom management, and all related responsibilities
Enthusiastic, creative, and loving authority with students
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, administration, and families
Ability to collaborate with local businesses, individuals, and community partners to plan and coordinate activities and learning experiences
Certification in CPR and First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
Substitute Teachers
Heartwood substitute teachers are kind, reflective, and creative problem solvers who are team players and love spending time with kids and outside.
We strive to provide a joyful learning environment where everyone is valued for their unique contributions to our community. Some of the benefits of working at Heartwood include opportunities to be creative, plenty of time outside, and a school environment that prioritizes the well-being of its students and employees.
A background check is required; please email hello@heartwoodeducation.org to join our substitute teacher list.