Windy Hill School Team Teacher

Colby-Sawyer College is a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution located in the scenic Lake Sunapee area of New Hampshire. We have friendly people, beautiful nature, and small-town amenities and shops. We are located about 35 minutes south of Dartmouth College and just 1 hour 30 minutes from Boston. For more information see Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce, NH . We strive to always be a people-first organization. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees. If you are looking for a place where you will feel welcome and that you belong, Colby-Sawyer College is that place. Colby-Sawyer is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to share what they can offer and how they can help us to achieve and maintain these values in their cover letter. Interested candidates may also visit Human Resources in Colgate Hall Room 230, Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm, to alternatively complete a paper application. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Colby-Sawyer College is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment which celebrates multiple perspectives. Under institutional policy, as well as under state and federal law (including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and the Age Discrimination Act), Colby-Sawyer College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices or its admission practices on the basis of race or ethnicity; color; national origin; religion; age; mental or physical disability; parental, family or marital status; veteran status; or sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression). Further, Colby-Sawyer College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. The college recognizes that harassment related to an individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression can occur in conjunction with misconduct related to an individual's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, or disability. Targeting individuals on the basis of these characteristics is also a violation of the college policy. Under these circumstances, the college will coordinate the investigation and resolution efforts outlined in the college's Sex-based Discrimination and Sex-based Harassment Policy and Grievance Procedures as well as the Code of Community Responsibility (for students) and Employee Handbook (for employees), to address harassment related to the targeted individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression together with the conduct related to the targeted individual's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age or disability. Role Overview We are seeking a thoughtful, reflective educator who is passionate about Reggio-inspired philosophy and nature-based learning. The Team Teacher is a hands-on, collaborative member of the classroom teaching team. You will help co-construct the learning environment, document children's thinking and play, facilitate small-group indoor and outdoor exploration, and nurture a warm, responsive community grounded in respectful relationships. Observe children with curiosity and document learning through photos, notes, and narrative — contributing to pedagogical documentation Support outdoor and nature-based learning experiences, bringing enthusiasm for the living world into daily routines Build authentic, trusting relationships with children through unhurried presence and genuine curiosity about their ideas Collaborate with team teachers to plan and prepare materials that invite exploration and provocation Assist with student teacher supervision and mentoring as a model practitioner Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and reflection as an engaged member of the teaching community This role is ideal for someone who finds wonder in the small things — a caterpillar on a leaf, a puddle after rain, a child's theory about shadows — and who understands that the teacher's role is to listen deeply, provoke thinking, and follow the child's lead as a co-researcher. This position offers a unique dual-role structure: Academic Year — Extended Day Teacher (Part-Time) During the academic year, you will serve as an Extended Day Teacher, supporting children and families during after-school hours. You will work collaboratively with team teachers to ensure continuity of care, maintain the integrity of the program's emergent curriculum, and sustain a nurturing, consistent environment for children as they transition out of the school day. Opportunities to engage with the college community and resources are abundant. Summer Program — Team Teacher (Full-Time, 9 Weeks) Each summer, you will step into a full-time Team Teacher role within our 9-week summer program. In this capacity, you will co-plan and co-teach alongside team teachers, support documentation practices, design provocations rooted in children's interests, and engage families as partners. The summer program is an especially rich time for deep project work and outdoor inquiry. Key Responsibilities Environment & Curriculum

• Co-design indoor and outdoor learning environments that invite inquiry, sensory exploration, and connection with nature
• Contribute to emergent, project-based curriculum grounded in children's interests and the Reggio philosophy
• Prepare and replenish natural and open-ended materials for daily use Child Observation & Documentation
• Observe and document children's play, language, and theories through photos, anecdotal notes, and video
• Contribute to learning stories, pedagogical panels, and portfolios that make children's thinking visible
• Participate in weekly team documentation review and reflective dialogue Relationship & Community
• Build warm, trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues
• Support daily routines — arrival, mealtimes, rest, outdoor time — with intentionality and care
• Communicate respectfully with families through informal daily exchanges
• Utilize program software to maintain digital artifacts and engage in weekly communication with families Collegial & Professional Practice
• Participate in weekly team planning and reflection meetings
• Support and co-learn alongside college student teachers as a practitioner model
• Engage in ongoing professional development aligned with the school's pedagogical approach
• Minimum 12 ECE units (AA, BA, or coursework in progress accepted)
• Experience working with toddlers and/or preschoolers in a group care setting
• Genuine enthusiasm for nature-based and child-centered learning
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively on a team
• Current (or ability to obtain): CPR/First Aid, Health clearance, DHHS/FBI background check Preferred
• Familiarity with Reggio Emilia philosophy and/or pedagogical documentation practices
• Experience in a college lab school, co-op, or university-affiliated early childhood program
• Comfort and enthusiasm for outdoor environments in varied weather conditions
• Familiarity with Pyramid Model practices