Second Grade Teacher
Wellheart Chartered Public School
- NH
Wellheart Chartered Public School
- NH•Merrimack, New Hampshire Job Details
Job ID:
5687502
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Today
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
Second Grade Teacher
Wellheart Chartered School | Merrimack, New Hampshire
Wellheart Chartered School is seeking a joyful, flexible, and collaborative Second Grade Teacher to join our growing school community for the 2026-2027 school year.
Wellheart is a Reggio Emilia-inspired charter school that values curiosity, relationships, outdoor learning, meaningful student work, and strong family partnership. As we enter our second year, we are looking for an educator who is excited to help build something thoughtful, student-centered, and lasting.
The ideal candidate will understand how to create a structured, academically rich elementary classroom where students learn through inquiry, discussion, exploration, documentation, projects, and meaningful connections to the world around them.
Responsibilities include:
Plan and deliver engaging second grade instruction aligned to academic standards and student needs
Use Reggio-inspired practices such as inquiry, student voice, documentation, collaboration, and project-based learning
Incorporate outdoor, place-based, and community-connected learning when appropriate
Collaborate with colleagues to support Wellheart's hybrid learning model
Help adapt lessons and assignments so families can support meaningful learning at home
Build a warm, respectful classroom culture grounded in relationships, routines, and student responsibility
Communicate clearly and regularly with families
Participate in the continued development of Wellheart's instructional model, curriculum resources, and school culture
Report to the Head of School
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required
New Hampshire teacher certification preferred
Elementary teaching experience preferred
Strong classroom management and communication skills
Commitment to collaboration, flexibility, and building a young school community
Interest in Reggio Emilia-inspired, outdoor, and hybrid learning models
Compensation:
Salary range is $55,000
- 60,000, based on qualifications and experience.
To Apply:
Please send a resume, copy of credentials, and letter of interest to:
Dr. Erin Murphy, Head of School
emurphy@wellheartschool.org
Wellheart Chartered School is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates who are excited to bring warmth, creativity, structure, and a deep respect for children into a growing school community.
Position Type:
Full-time
Salary:
$55,000 to $60,000 Per Year