Classroom Teacher, Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Pelham (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelham Elementary School in Pelham, NH is seeking a Classroom Teacher to educate students from preschool through grade 5 within the Pelham School District.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in education and NH certification eligibility; teachers will plan lessons, use diverse instructional materials, assess students, and communicate with families.

This full-time, 186-day position offers union benefits under the Pelham Education Association and a collaborative, student-centered workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution in education or related field.
• State of New Hampshire certification or be eligible for New Hampshire certification.

Responsibilities

• Writes comprehensive lesson plans aligned to district goals.
• Uses varied materials and technology to support curriculum.
• Identifies causes of student behavior and addresses them per policy.
• Assesses students and provides feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Uses assessment data to drive instruction and improve outcomes.
• Maintains supervision and encourages students to meet behavior standards.
• Participates in meetings and follows district policies and curriculum.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

NH teaching certification or eligibility

Job description

Overview

Join our team at PelhamElementary School as a Classroom Teacher!

Home to more than 1,600 students, the Pelham School District is composed of Pelham Elementary School serving preschool through grade 5, Pelham Memorial School serving students in grades 6 through 8, and Pelham High School serving students in grades 9 through 12. In Pelham we provide a supportive learning environment as well as a wide variety of extracurricular clubs, activities, and sports. Our students, teams, and schools are all #pelhamproud! Supported by administrative and professional teams, successful candidates will help us reach our goals: to help all students know they belong, improve students’ academic performance, and make Pelham one of the best places to work through an excellent workplace culture.

Job Details

• Job ID: 5835661
• Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Join our team at PelhamElementary School as a Classroom Teacher!

Classroom teachers are responsible for the education of students in their charge by employing a variety of instructional techniques that, when implemented, meet the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved. They create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students. Our teachers are able to maintain open lines of communication with parents/guardians in order to provide information that will serve the best interests of the students.

• Utilizes district curriculum goals and objectives to write comprehensive lesson plans.
• Uses a variety of audio, visual, manipulative and technological materials and resources to support the district’s curriculum.
• Identifies possible causes of student behavior and deals with the behavior constructively and according to school board policy.
• Assesses students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration.
• Utilizes data from standardized tests and a variety of formal and informal assessments to drive instruction.
• Maintains maximum supervision of assigned students at all times and encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Strives to implement, instruct and action the School Districts educational goals and objectives.
• Implements accommodations and modifications as listed on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans.
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administration regulation.
• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, faculty meetings, curriculum construction and revision).
• Follows district policies, procedures, goals and approved curriculum for content areas.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A bachelors degree from an accredited educational institution in education and/or a related field. State of New Hampshire certification or be eligible for New Hampshire certification.

What We Offer

This is a full-time, school year position working 186 days per year. It is covered under our Pelham Education Association (PEA) collective bargaining agreement. Salary, benefits and additional association benefits are in accordance with our collective bargaining agreement which can be found on our website under Department à Human Resources.

Selection Process

Our interview process is designed for you to learn about our District and why Pelham is a great place to work! Our selection process typically includes an initial phone interview, followed by an in-person interview with school administration and the Superintendent of Schools. The final step in the hiring process is nomination by the School Board.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Toni Barkdoll , Director of Human Resources
• 59A Marsh Rd
• Pelham, New Hampshire 03086
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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