Do you believe children learn best through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships? So do we!
Woodside School at St. Paul's School is seeking two Lead Early Childhood Teachers to join our toddler program for the 2026–2027 school year.
Located on the beautiful campus of St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, Woodside provides children with a nurturing, play-based learning environment where curiosity, discovery, and strong relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our expansive outdoor learning spaces and supportive school community create an exceptional place for both children and educators to grow.
We're looking for educators who are collaborative, reflective, and excited to help shape a positive, high-quality early childhood program. If you're passionate about creating engaging learning experiences and making a lasting impact on young children, we'd love to meet you.
About the Opportunity:
We are hiring two Lead Early Childhood Teachers for our toddler program.
Lead Teacher – Toddler (18 months–2 years)
Lead our established Toddler classroom, helping children build confidence, independence, language, and social-emotional skills through engaging, developmentally appropriate experiences.
Lead Teacher – Toddler 2 (2–3 years)
Help launch our brand-new Toddler 2 classroom serving children ages 2–3 as they prepare to transition into preschool. This is a unique opportunity to help establish classroom routines, organize the learning environment, develop curriculum, and shape a new classroom community while working closely with our preschool team to support children's successful transition into preschool.
Why You'll Love Working at Woodside:
- Beautiful campus located at St. Paul's School in Concord, NH
- Spacious outdoor learning environments that encourage exploration and play
- Collaborative and supportive teaching team
- Leadership that values teacher input, creativity, and professional growth
- Paid planning week before children arrive
- Opportunities to help shape and grow our expanding toddler program
- Meaningful relationships with children, families, and colleagues
Position Details:
- Full-time
- Monday-Friday
- Start Date: August 24, 2026
- Planning Week (August 24-28) is dedicated to classroom setup, curriculum planning, collaboration, and professional development.
- Children begin the school year on Monday, August 31, 2026
- Starting pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour, based on education, qualifications, and experience
As a Lead Early Childhood Teacher, you will:
- Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where children feel supported and encouraged to explore.
- Lead and mentor classroom staff while fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with the New Hampshire Early Learning Standards.
- Build strong partnerships with families through open communication and collaboration.
- Observe, assess, and document children's growth and development.
- Maintain compliance with New Hampshire Child Care Licensing requirements and Woodside policies.
- Work closely with fellow teachers and administration to provide high-quality early childhood education.
Qualifications: Candidates must meet New Hampshire Lead Teacher qualifications.
We're especially interested in educators who:
- Have experience working with toddlers or young children.
- Demonstrate strong leadership and classroom management skills.
- Communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
- Value play-based, child-centered learning.
- Enjoy spending time outdoors with children in all seasons.
- Are dependable, flexible, and committed to continuous learning.
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
