Early Childhood Teacher

About the role

Zoot Adventure Learning Academy is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Teacher to join our team in Bozeman, MT. The Early Childhood Teacher collaborates with the Early Childhood Lead Teacher to plan, create, and implement a program that meets children's educational, developmental, cognitive, emotional, and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Early Childhood Lead Teacher to plan, create, and implement a program that meets children's educational, developmental, cognitive, emotional, and social needs.
• Assist in the implementation of the program in accordance with the policy and philosophy of the center.
• Respond to the children with dignity and respect.
• Help children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
• Help with general housekeeping tasks.
• Maintain a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment per program goals and state regulations.
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials.
• Achieve a service-focused culture with emphasis on delivering on-time, high-quality products and services to internal and external customers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, Preferred
• Certifications: Adult/Infant First Aid/AED/CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Valid State of Montana Driver License with clean driving record.
• Current Immunizations: Tetanus (within the past 10 years), MMR (measles/mumps/rubella).
• Level 1 or higher on MT Practitioner Registry
• Previous childcare experience with ages 6 weeks – 6 years old preferred.
• Excellent oral and written language skills to communicate with children and adults.
• Ability to successfully pass state regulated background screening including criminal record, Child & Adult Protective Services, FBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle records, and sign a health attestation.
• Willing to complete 16 hours of annual, approved training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, Preferred
• Certifications: Adult/Infant First Aid/AED/CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Valid State of Montana Driver License with clean driving record.
• Current Immunizations: Tetanus (within the past 10 years), MMR (measles/mumps/rubella).
• Level 1 or higher on MT Practitioner Registry
• Previous childcare experience with ages 6 weeks – 6 years old preferred.
• Excellent oral and written language skills to communicate with children and adults.
• Ability to successfully pass state regulated background screening including criminal record, Child & Adult Protective Services, FBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle records, and sign a health attestation.
• Willing to complete 16 hours of annual, approved training.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with children aged 6 weeks to 6 years
• Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Ability to follow program goals and philosophy

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, & holidays
• 401(K) matching based on Company Profitability
• Teledoc Services
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Committee dedicated to Health, Fitness, & Nutrition

Pay

$500 Sign On Bonus

Schedule

This position will be scheduled for 40 hours per week Monday - Friday.