The Home for Little Wanderers·Hillsborough, New Hampshire
The teacher will lead and plan classroom instruction aligned with student IEPs, maintaining clear behavioral and academic expectations within a trauma-informed environment. Responsibilities also include tracking student progress, providing feedback, and collaborating with residential staff to ensure consistency across learning and living environments.
This position is bonus eligible up to $10,000!
Are you passionate about education and looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with significant social-emotional and behavioral challenges? The Wediko School, a private, residential therapeutic school located in Hillsborough, NH, is seeking a Classroom Teacher to join our collaborative team. Nestled on 450 lakefront acres, Wediko serves youth from across the region including Hillsborough, Antrim, Henniker, Keene, Washington, the Monadnock Region, and the Concord NH area, in a setting that combines therapeutic education, behavioral support, and academic growth.
This is more than a teaching job—it's a chance to be part of a mission-driven team committed to individualized learning, trauma-informed care, and whole-child development in a non-public school setting.
Why Wediko?
At the Wediko School, we serve students whose learning journeys are best supported by small class sizes, individualized instruction, and consistent therapeutic support. As a Special Education Teacher, you’ll provide critical structure, encouragement, and personalized instruction that helps students thrive academically and emotionally. You'll collaborate with a team of educators, clinicians, and residential counselors to create an environment where students feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Licensure Pathway – Grow While You Teach
At the Wediko School, unlicensed candidates can start working in a Special Education role immediately while working toward their licensure through a Site-Based Plan --a unique pathway that allows you to be employed in this position as you complete your licensure requirements.
We provide comprehensive support, including mentorship from experienced educators, paid application and certification fees, and tuition reimbursement for coursework, so you can build your skills, gain hands-on experience, and earn your Special Education license without delaying your career.
Our school is located in Hillsborough, NH, with close proximity to Antrim, Henniker, Keene, Washington, and the Concord area in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.
We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.
Special Education | IEP | Therapeutic Education | Behavioral Support | Private School | Residential School | Case Manager | Non-Public School | Site-Based Licensure | K–12 Licensure
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and either hold NH licensure in Special Education or be eligible to obtain a Statement of Eligibility, with support offered for unlicensed candidates via a Site-Based Plan. Strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and satisfactory completion of CPI Training are also required.
Market context
In New Hampshire, special education classroom teachers are typically in steady demand because schools need licensed educators who can support diverse learning needs and comply with state licensure requirements. This role is competitive for candidates who already hold NH special education licensure or can quickly qualify for a Statement of Eligibility, and who can work both independently and with a team. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure path and prepare examples of communication and collaboration from prior teaching experience.