ECE Preschool Teacher

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age, a high school graduate (or have obtained a GED/Hi-SET)
• Profess to having a personal and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and comfortable praying for the children and their families.
• Must be willing to complete a current certification for infant, child, and adult CPR and infant choking response, and standard first aid. CPR certification must be completed in a hands-on setting.
• Must be willing to complete the required early childhood teacher orientation trainings.
• Must be able to communicate in a clear and timely manner, with a wide range of people.
• Must exhibit an awareness of and sensitivity to individual children's needs.
• Must agree with and be willing to be held accountable to the Academy's statements of faith and Christian community.
• Must demonstrate consistent, biblical, love and care for children and their families.
• Please note: All staff members must meet state immunization requirements (or submit the approved exemptions), have appropriate background checks, and sign a health attestation.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan age-appropriate lessons and activities that align with early indicators of progress.
• Utilize assessment information to guide instruction and individualized approaches.
• Daily integrate biblical truth into all areas of the classroom and aspects of instruction.
• Follow coordinated schedules and collaborate with other staff.
• Teach students to take care of the equipment and materials used in the classroom.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled and impromptu staff meetings.
• Collaborate with other teachers to foster continuity and consistency at LSA.
• Communicate with parents daily at pick-up or drop-off, through newsletters, etc.
• Carry out assigned share of daily and weekly housekeeping responsibilities.
• Without exception, treat each child and their family members with dignity and respect.
• Use a positive, proactive, consistent approach to classroom management.

Additional Lead Teacher Responsibilities

• Follow assigned curricula and lesson plan according to guidelines.
• Use discretion in delegating tasks to the assistant teacher in the classroom.
• Work with leadership team to create and follow coordinated schedules.
• Assume a leadership position in large group activities and events.
• Be a lead staff on site when the Director isn't present.
• Provide insight and collaborative solutions for efficient daily program operation.
• Exercise excellent judgment that considers licensing and program standards.

Continuing Education Requirements

• In order to maintain certification, must complete 16 hours of approved training annually.

Hours and Wage

• This is a part-time position with shifts varying between 7:20am to 5:30pm.
• Wage is between $14-$17 per hour.

To Apply

• Complete a generic application and submit to Job Service.
• The application is available in Tray 1 at Job Service Glendive.
• Contact 406-377-3314 extension ZERO or email GlendiveJSC@mt.gov to have the application and job description emailed, mailed or faxed to you.
• Contact Michael Hathaway at (406) 377-3050 or littlesprouts@glendivealliance.com for more details.