Career & Technical Education (CTE) Business Education Teacher
About The Position
ABOUT YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY Yellowstone Academy (YA) provides a supportive, structured, and student-centered learning environment focused on academic growth, career readiness, and character development. YA serves both a residential population of students from throughout the United States and a day school population from surrounding Montana school districts. We are committed to helping students develop the skills necessary for success in school, career, and life. Our team emphasizes consistency, structure, emotional support, and meaningful relationships to promote student growth and achievement. POSITION OVERVIEW Yellowstone Academy is seeking a qualified Career & Technical Education (CTE) Business Education Teacher dedicated to working with a diverse student population in need of consistency, structure, and emotional support. The CTE Business Education Teacher will deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction aligned with Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) CTE standards. This position plays a vital role in helping students develop financial literacy, employability skills, business knowledge, career awareness, and postsecondary planning skills. Classes are intentionally small (up to 10 students), allowing for individualized instruction and meaningful connections. Yellowstone Academy utilizes a relationship-based approach to education, supported by strong collaboration among academic, residential, clinical, and support staff. Teachers benefit from consistent staff support and a team-oriented environment focused on student success. The ideal candidate will collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop lesson plans, implement curriculum, and monitor student progress. We are looking for an educator who is as passionate about the growth and development of the students in our care as we are. The successful candidate will maintain a fun, interactive classroom environment while also ensuring it is structured, organized, and conducive to learning. Because Yellowstone Academy operates year-round, summer employment opportunities and additional instructional opportunities for extra compensation are available.
Requirements
- Valid Montana teaching license with appropriate CTE endorsement (or ability to obtain)
- Strong knowledge of business principles, financial literacy, and career readiness skills
- Ability to engage and support diverse learners
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills
Nice To Haves
- Industry experience in business, finance, technology, or related field
- Experience working in alternative, residential, or specialized educational settings
- Experience with online learning platforms and credit recovery systems
Responsibilities
- Teach CTE Business and career-focused courses such as: Introduction to Business Personal Finance Business Technology & Computer Applications Exploring Careers
- Align curriculum with Montana CTE standards and career pathways
- Incorporate project-based learning and real-world applications
- Integrate workplace readiness, career exploration, and employability skills
- Support and monitor students using online learning platforms for credit recovery and elective coursework
- Provide academic support and progress monitoring for students completing online courses
- Develop partnerships with local Billings-area businesses and community organizations
- Support work-based learning, internships, and career exploration opportunities
- Maintain accurate student records and comply with state reporting requirements
- Collaborate with academic, residential, clinical, and support staff to support individualized student plans
Benefits
- Participation in the Montana Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS)
- Health and benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
- Additional paid opportunities for year-round instruction, including summer school, enrichment programming, credit recovery, and expanded CTE offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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