Lead Infant Teacher

We are looking for a new team member to join us for the 2026-27 school year. The right candidate is someone who is eager and excited to help us build our infant program. The teacher will coordinate curriculum, manage day to day operational activities in the classroom and work closely with the entire teaching team. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, work closely with teaching team and establish a lasting relationship with parents/guardians.

• This is a school year position (Late August-Mid June)*

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification-or willingness to obtain certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Pyramid Model knowledge a plus

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development

The Village School is a registered 501c3 nonprofit offering early preschool and preschool education for children ages 2-5 years. We are located in the town of Walpole and have been an active part of the community since our incorporation in 1974. In any given year, we serve an average of 25 students from Walpole but also from neighboring towns including Westmoreland, Alstead, and Charlestown. We work closely with the community, parents, teachers and board of directors to provide a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for children to learn and socialize, guiding them to make kind, respectful choices in their school community. Walpole Village School has been awarded a step in the Granite Steps of Quality by NH DHHS. This is a voluntary quality recognition system.