Multiple Positions at Forest Schools in NH!

Lead and manage our farm-based forest school located at Joppa Hill Educational Farm. Responsibilities include guiding the educational program, supporting children’s play-based learning, communicating with families, and ensuring licensing compliance.
Requirements: Must be Director-qualified under NH CCLU requirements or willing to become qualified, have experience in early childhood and outdoor education, and be comfortable spending significant time outdoors.

Lead Teacher – The Amherst Preschool (Amherst, NH)
Part-Time | 25 hours/week | $23–$28/hour
Guide a classroom of 16 children ages 3–5 in our Reggio-inspired forest preschool. Responsibilities include preparing daily provocations, documenting children’s learning, communicating with families, and supporting play-based outdoor exploration.
Requirements: Must qualify as a Lead Teacher under NH CCLU licensing requirements, have early childhood experience, and be familiar with the Reggio Emilia approach.

Associate Teacher – The Amherst Preschool (Amherst, NH)
Full-Time | $23–$28/hour
Support the Lead Teacher in our full-day program for working families. Responsibilities include preparing the classroom environment, observing and documenting learning, maintaining licensing standards, and supervising daily outdoor play.
Requirements: Must qualify as an Associate Teacher under NH CCLU requirements, have 3–5 years of early childhood or outdoor education experience, and be comfortable outdoors year-round.

Associate Teacher – Ponemah Forest School (Milford, NH)
Part-Time | New School Opening
Support preschool and kindergarten classrooms at our new forest school located on the Hampshire Hills campus. Responsibilities include assisting lead teachers, preparing materials for play-based learning, documenting children’s exploration, and supporting outdoor activities.
Requirements: Must qualify as an Associate Teacher under NH CCLU requirements and be comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.