ECE Preschool Teacher

Little Sprouts Academy; Glendive (MT); On-site; USD 19,286 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Little Sprouts Academy in Glendive, MT is seeking a part-time Lead Teacher who will plan age-appropriate lessons and integrate biblical truth into daily instruction. The role requires 16 hours annual continuing ed, CPR/First Aid training, and alignment with our faith statements.

You will collaborate with staff, communicate with parents, and support classroom operations while maintaining a respectful, biblical approach to all children and families. Wage ranges $14–$17 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old and a high school graduate or GED.
• Must profess faith and be able to pray for families.
• CPR and first aid certification required; renewal in hands-on setting.
• Must complete early childhood orientation trainings.
• Able to communicate clearly with diverse people.
• Meet immunization and background check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan age-appropriate lessons aligning with progress indicators.
• Use assessment data to guide instruction and individualize approaches.
• Integrate biblical truth daily into classroom and instruction.
• Follow schedules and collaborate with staff.
• Teach students to care for classroom materials.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure continuity at LSA.
• Communicate with parents at pick-up/drop-off, newsletters, etc.
• Share daily and weekly housekeeping duties.
• Treat every child and family with dignity and respect.
• Maintain positive, proactive classroom management.

Skills

Communication

Biblical care

Child engagement

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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) for child care center employees, 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.

Application is available in Tray 1 at Job Service Glendive. Call 406-377-3314 extension ZERO or email [e-mail] to have the application and job description emailed, mailed or faxed to you.

Contact Michael Hathaway at [phone] or [e-mail] for more details.