If you are looking for a professional work environment where your colleagues are passionate about their work, and all are treated like true educators... World Academy is the place for you!

World Academy's progressive Early Education Team is looking for fun, passionate and knowledgeable candidates for full time Lead Toddler Teacher.

This position involves working with teaching team in managing classroom atmosphere, working together to build and implement a developmentally appropriate classroom curriculum, learning to assess child growth and development, and maintaining communication with fellow staff members and families.

The right philosophy for the candidate is the belief that we address the whole child through a developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum. World Academy teachers are passionate about educating young children; laugh every day and are joyful; and are skilled in curriculum development, child assessment, and deeply understand child development. Candidates will be presented with multiple opportunities for professional growth through on-site professional development and training.

Candidate requirements:

• Lead Teacher requirements preferred: Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or in a related field of study (18 Credits in ECE, including 3 credits in Child Growth and Development)
• Associate Teacher requirements a must: A minimum of 9 Credits in ECE, including 3 credits in Child Growth and Development. (There is an accelerated program offered by the State to help you attain this.)
• Knowledge of NH Early Learning Standards and developmentally appropriate practices is a plus!
• Pay based on education and years of experience in the field.

Candidates will be eligible for:

• $300 sign-on bonus, paid upon successful 90 days of hire
• Participation in employee funded 401K through ADP available after 30 days of employment.
• NH Paid Family and Medical Leave coverage paid 100% by employer. This plan includes TELUS health CBT which focuses on mental health and wellbeing services.
• Telemedicine/Teletherapy virtual only plan with Ally Health paid 50% by employer
• FITLAB Fitness annual membership. Membership includes 2 FREE personal training sessions, unlimited daycare, free body fat and muscle mass assessment on our advanced InBody scale, 25+ group classes per week, basketball court and sauna use. Access to all 5 locations: Nashua, Hudson, Milford, Merrimack and Manchester.
• Disability insurance program, available at full cost to employee
• Dental insurance program, available at full cost to employee.
• Birthday Program
• Staff Appreciation Lunches and Events
• Employer Sponsored Professional Development Opportunities
• Paid Credentialing
• Complimentary School Vest and Summer Camp T-Shirt (if applicable)
• Paid CPR/First Aid Certification
• Future opportunities to enter Administration or specialty areas
• 20% discount for staff (and family members) for online courses at UNH College of Professional Studies

If interested in becoming part of our passionate, dedicated, and professional team of teachers, please submit your resume to Angela Hehir, Director of Early Childhood Education Programs at or call 603-888-1982 for an interview.

About World Academy:

At World Academy, our focus is on providing families with a continuum of year-round quality education, care and recreation for children six weeks of age through Grade 8. This includes academically-rigorous and developmentally-appropriate classes focusing on literacy, character, pluralism, enrichment and individualized learning.

We accomplish our mission through an in-depth, quality curriculum, small classes, inspired staff, and a focus on excellence in education, student empowerment, diversity, values and the attainment of conflict resolution and negotiation skills.

“Imagine a school that recognizes that real learning is passionate learning... A school that includes families as a part of the team and supports innovation for its teachers... A school curriculum that values questions above answers, creativity above fact recognition, individuality above conformity and process above standardized performance. Welcome to our ’World’!”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Lead teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Early childhood education: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person