Early Childhood Teacher - Closes 11/3/26

Closing Date Position closes at 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time on 11/3/26. Position Summary This is a professional teaching position with the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy (SUIMA) . An employee in this position uses the Montessori philosophy to provide Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy students with a developmentally appropriate learning environment meeting the physical, social/emotional, cognitive, and cultural needs of the child. This position is responsible for communicating effectively with parents/guardians about their child’s progress in each domain area. This position is a grade N9; pay is $21.48/hour. Education And Experience Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must have an AA/AS in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or related field and 1 year of relevant experience OR 3 years of experience with infants/toddlers or preschool children. Must be Montessori certified at the level of the teaching assignment or obtain certification within 2 years of hire. Must have computer experience and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must have and maintain a current Infant/child/adult CPR and First Aid certificate or obtain within 6 months of hire. Must pass a thorough background check including Criminal History and fingerprint check. Must pass a pre-employment drug test. Preferred Qualifications Montessori certified at level of position AA in Early Childhood Education. BA degree in Education or Early Childhood Education. Possession of a valid driver’s license for state of residency and insurable under the Tribal vehicle insurance policy. Company Southern Ute Indian Tribe Job Location Ignacio, CO How To Apply Please apply online at:https://careers.southernute.com/pfund Hiring Preference TERO Preference.