High School Science Teacher at Mount Prospect Academy

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Ashuelot Valley Academy

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Position: High School Science Teacher
Start Date: July 7, 2026
Location: Keene, NH
Reports To: Director of Academics
Salary: Starting at $45,000+, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Schedule: Full-Time • Day Shift • Monday - Friday
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
Requirement: Must hold HighSchool Science Certification

About the Role

Ashuelot Valley Academy is seeking a dedicated High School Science Teacher to support and guide students in a year-round academic environment. In this role, you'll work closely with the entire school team to ensure student safety, engagement, and academic success.

You will teach from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday, developing and delivering lesson plans aligned with IEP goals and core content standards. Responsibilities include designing project-based assignments, using a variety of assessment tools, and tracking student progress through quarterly grades and ongoing evaluations.

Company Background

Welcome to Mount Prospect Academy (MPA), a rapidly growing nonprofit agency founded in 2003, with the goal of helping struggling adolescents find a “zest for life" and succeed in the “business of life.”

MPA has evolved to offer a variety of mental health support services to a diverse population of “hard to treat” and “difficult to place” adolescents. Our targeted services include home and community-based treatment, residential treatment programs, group homes, and special education schools. MPA is known for its ability to achieve successful outcomes with difficult-to-serve individuals throughout New England.

Mission:

MPA'S mission is to provide a caring, safe therapeutic environment where students have the opportunity to grow and acquire the skills they need to reach their educational and social potential. We aim to develop trusting relationships with students and facilitate experiences that promote their ability to self-regulate; manage thoughts and feelings; and develop feelings of safety, confidence, and competency.

Academic Services:

Academic instruction and hands-on experiences are core elements of Mount Prospect Academy's holistic treatment philosophy. We specialize in working with difficult-to-serve youth who have not succeeded, academically or behaviorally, in a more traditional academic setting.

We provide full school days at MPA's academic programs. Our teachers provide competency-based instruction, and they employ innovative strategies to help non-traditional students learn. We offer academic support services for individualized learning, and our students have full access to the general education curriculum, as outlined in the New Hampshire curriculum standards.

Summary:

The Classroom Teacher will work closely with the whole school team to ensure the safety and well-being of the students while they participate in the academic program. The teacher will facilitate classes during the 7:30am -3:30pm Monday – Friday workday. Academic program is year-round, and the teacher will work the calendar year with the exception of several vacation periods. They are responsible for generating lesson plans to instruct their students in areas of need per IEP goals and/or core content area, as well as other assigned subject areas. They prepare project-based assignments, utilize a variety of assessment methodologies and engagement tools to support student learning. They also assess students' progress and abilities throughout the school year providing progress and quarter grades. They will also provide evidence of Individual Education Goal (IEP) goal progress for students with this entitlement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• The teacher functions as part of the academic and treatment team and is responsible for educating and overseeing the supervision of students while in school.
• The teacher provides instruction, grading and assessment of the assigned academic courses and grade level following the school curriculum.
• Implements student Individual Education Plan (IEP) program needs including direct support, collaboration or meetings as assigned.
• Maintains and submits documentation including lesson plans, progress reports, grading, IEP evaluation and ITP progress as needed.
• Monitors, directs and implements behavioral interventions within the classroom as needed.
• Monitors, maintains and requests academic materials and supplies related to instruction subject areas including completing appropriate forms.
• Participates in on-going school curriculum development, professional development, evaluation and assessment as requested.
• Participates in mandated and assigned professional training offered in the program.
• Directs and supervises teaching assistants with collaboration with the Dean of Students and Academic Director.
• Aids in developing school field trips.
• Participates in faculty meetings as required.
• Always maintain students' confidentiality and reports all pertinent information to supervisor.
• Pursues appropriate channels of communication.
• Understands the administrative structure, chain of command and program philosophy of Mount Prospect Academy.
• Appropriately represents Mount Prospect Academy to the community, students' parents and outside agencies.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

MPA offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance (with Flexible Spending Account & Health Reimbursement Account)
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Programs & Telemedicine Access
• Legal Services & Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Holidays, Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, and paddling to build student engagement
• Free meals, Company Swag and More!

Requirements, Education and/or Experience

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• Prefer: BA in field of academic content in Science. A preference will be given to teachers with educational experience related to students with identification/diagnosis with emotional disturbances, attention issues or mental health conditions.
• Prefer: NH DOE certification/teaching license. Two or more years' experience in instruction in the field of general education and/or special education, preferably middle school and high school levels.
• Note that we can support someone to obtain this certification and develop a professional development plan to ensure it is obtained in a timely fashion.
• Prefer two years' experience interacting with children/youth, including but not restricted to, camp counselor, coach, babysitting, parent.

Mount Prospect Academy (MPA) assures equal opportunity and public access, and if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. MPA does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status and sexual orientation. Mount Prospect Academy strongly recommends, but does not require, that all MPA faculty (employees) stay protected against COVID-19 by getting their primary vaccine series and stay up to date with a booster dose if they are eligible to receive one.

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Job Info:

• Company: Mount Prospect Academy
• Position: High School Science Teacher
• Work Location: Keene
• Country: US

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