Assistant Childcare Teacher

LMLC OPERATIONS LLC•Big Sky, MT

4d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Gallatin River Childcare is currently seeking candidates for an Assistant Childcare Teacher. We have opportunities for both full-time year-round and part-time positions across our two locations in Gallatin Gateway, Montana and Big Sky, Montana. Hourly compensation is $19-21 an hour dependent upon experience. The purpose of this role is to provide direct care in a safe and enriching environment to children under the guidance and oversight of the Lead Teacher.

Requirements

Having a clear understanding of early childhood development and behaviors.
Strong sense of self-awareness.
Ability to manage and maintain a safe environment for multiple children at one time.
Understanding tone and its effects on children.
Have flexibility within daily routines.
Being a co-learner with children, believing that the best curriculum emerges out of children’s experiences and ideas.
Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
Meet immunization requirements pursuant to ARM 37.95.184.
Have appropriate background checks pursuant to ARM 37.95.161.
Sign a health attestation.
Be at least 16 years old.
Complete facility overview on-the-job training.
Be current on the ECP Practitioner Registry.
Have current certification for infant, child, and adult CPR and infant choking response, and pediatric first aid. (CPR certification must be completed in a hands-on setting or within 30 days of hire).
Successfully complete required early childhood teacher orientation as indicated in 37.95.163.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams products.
Able to navigate communication applications on a phone or other device.
Able to speak clearly, effectively and professionally with parents, children and co-workers.
Able to write legibly and clearly, communicating in precise and respectful manner.
Able to perform basic math calculations.
An ability to identify and solve basic problems and/or know when it is necessary to get a manager to assist in problem solving.

Nice To Haves

1 yr experience in childcare setting preferred.
ECE or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Model and teach developmentally appropriate behavior and interactions between children and adults.
Provide daily care to meet the needs of every child.
Follow day-to-day classroom schedules, routines, and activities.
Support Lead Teachers in day-to-day activities and tasks.
Help children to reach developmental milestones through the Waldorf style of education.
Maintain a clean, organized, and tidy space.
Perform additional cleaning duties as needed.
Communicate with families' daily updates as necessary.
Preparing and serving meals to children (including baby foods & making bottles).
Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all children.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established Club policies, procedures, and standards of service to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
Meet departmental productivity, organization, punctuality/attendance and consistency standards.
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
Treat Members, guests, vendors, customers, parents, children, and co-workers with professionalism and respect at all times.
Maintain privacy of our Members & families at all times.
Always maintain a clean and neat appearance.
Communicate regularly and effectively with all employees, supervisors, managers and directors.
Perform work in a safe and high quality manner.
Project a favorable image of GRCC and Yellowstone Club to the community at all times.
Other duties as assigned.