Current Employment Opportunities

Children’s House Teacher

The Cornerstone School in Stratham, New Hampshire is seeking a teacher for our afterschool program in the 2024-25 school year. Our school operates its programs in a co-teaching model so you will be entering this new environment within a team of 3 other experienced teachers as you learn our school and get to know the community of children you will serve together in beautifully equipped Montessori environments. A Montessori credential is not required, though it is preferred, along with relevant experience.

Our after school program, Children's House, serves our youngest Primary students (3 and 4 year olds) beginning at 12:30 for nap or outdoor play. At 2:45pm our Kindergarten and Elementary students join Children's House. The popularity of the afterschool program after 3pm has increased over the past year, so we are looking for a teacher to work with our younger students for the first part of the afternoon, 11am-2:45pm, and then with our Elementary students from 2:45-5 .

Position and Work Hours

Cornerstone teachers begin the school year with a 2-week inservice and planning period on August 20, 2024 and finish out the school year on June 18, 2025 (students' last day is a half day on June 13th). The employee will teach five sessions in the program per week.

Minimum hours are 11pm-5pm daily; however additional hours subbing may be available in the morning as are summer camp session hours for those interested for summer 2025.

Monthly level meetings, professional development, in-service training, parent/family orientations, and other events are part of the included duties of the Children’s House teacher. The Children’s House teacher reports directly to the Head of School. A more thorough overview of the school calendar and professional days required is available on our website: 2024-2025 Calendar

Qualified candidates will be dedicated to collaboration, professional development, Montessori philosophy and most of all, children. From their deep and abiding love and respect for children, our faculty work in a collegial setting to be curious observers, reflective practitioners, and knowledgeable of Montessori and educational best practices to work toward Dr. Montessori's vision of educating the human potential. While this cosmic task is a serious undertaking that requires calm confidence, a sense of humor and fun are important characteristics as well. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required.

The Cornerstone School is an independent Montessori school serving Toddler through eighth grade, with a current enrollment of 170 students. We are committed to laying the foundation upon which each child can build, to become the architect of their own future. Our beautiful school is situated on 11 acres of land in a rural neighborhood setting. We are close to Boston and the mountains of New Hampshire and 12 miles from Portsmouth, NH with the Seacoast region being a huge draw for those who love outdoor recreation. Our school is financially sound, has been established for over 35 years and employs a supportive staff of professionals dedicated to providing high quality Montessori education to children. Our classrooms are well equipped and beautiful.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and benefits include a professional development stipend, AMS membership, annual retirement matching contribution, employer health insurance contribution, and flexible leave.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to our Head of School, Pete Zetlan at pete@cornerstoneschool.org. Our website is www.cornerstoneschool.org

The Cornerstone School is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or national origin in administration of its policies.

Future Openings

We generally post openings for the coming school year in the January - May timeframe. You are welcome to share your resume to our Head of School, Pete Zetlan at pete@cornerstoneschool.org in anticipation of future openings.