Employment at Spring Hill Children’s Center

We have the following position open for the '25-'26 School Year:

Four Day Assistant Teacher

Be part of Spring Hill Children’s Center!

Spring Hill Children’s Center is a new preschool and kindergarten initiative that serves the children and families of the greater Monadnock region. Tucked into the hills surrounding Keene, NH, our beautiful campus offers a rich environment for children ages 3-6 to explore the natural world and all its wonders. We are a Waldorf-inspired and Nature-based program. We are seeking teachers and staff who will facilitate curricula based out of a deep respect and understanding of children’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual, intellectual, and cognitive development. Free play, meaningful work, story, song, rhythm, imagination, and connection to the natural world are central to the program. Through this rich variety of activities Spring Hill aims to nourish the whole child, allowing the development of deep trust in themselves, care for others, a wonder-filled connection to nature, and a love of learning.

Four Day Assistant Teacher

Primary responsibilities for Early Childhood teachers include, but are not limited to: care of the children, implementing the philosophy and policies of Spring Hill, creating a classroom culture of

inclusivity and joy, complying with NH child-care licensing requirements, and communicating with staff and parents.

Details

  • Spring Hill is a state licensed non-profit preschool that operates five days a week from 7:30am-4:00pm, including half-day, full-day, and extended days. We follow a school year calendar and will offer

    summer camp during July and August. 

  • Three mixed-age classrooms, with a 3 Day, 4, Day and 5 Day class

Principle Activities:

  • Maintain appropriate positive behavior when interacting with children, parents/caregivers, and staff.

  • Ensure that high quality programming and care for students is consistently being provided.

  • Ensure overall cleanliness and safety of the classrooms (indoor and outdoor) during hours of operation. Assist with daily cleaning, organization, and tidiness of both indoor and outdoor classroom spaces.

  • Must have knowledge and experience in, but not limited to, the field of Early Childhood Education, and/or Waldorf Education, and/or Nature-Based Education.

  • Must be able to communicate effectively, kindly, and warmly with all children, parents, caregivers, staff members, and supervisory staff (Director, Spring Hill Board of Directors, etc.).

  • Must be willing, prepared, and able to be outdoors with children in all kinds of weather.

  • Must have a friendly, caring, gentle demeanor and enjoy working with children indoors and outside.

  • Must be willing to obtain First Aid, CPR and water safety upon hire.

  • Must be able to lift fifty pounds at once.

Compensation:

  • Hourly rate $15- $17 hr depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements:

General Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Minimum 9 ECE credits or a Para II Certification

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and name and contact information for three references to kellee@springhillmonadnock.org.

Spring Hill Center will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic or marital status, genetic information, pregnancy and pregnancy-related medical conditions in the selection of students or staff, access to its educational programs and activities, with respect to employment terms and conditions or in the administration of the school or in any other way that is prohibited by law.