Early Childhood Lead Teacher Preschool Room - Petes Place

St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center•Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Lead Preschool Teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 2–5 in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom. The role includes supervising children, developing classroom routines and curriculum, assessing individual developmental needs, and encouraging exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, and early learning. The teacher guides and supports Assistant Teachers, trainees, and other classroom staff, and builds positive relationships with families through regular parent-teacher conferences and communication about children’s progress. Additional duties include maintaining a clean and sanitary classroom, monitoring and reporting suspected child abuse, attending staff meetings and professional development, and complying with state licensing regulations, health and fire safety standards, and Montana Quality Recognition System (QRS) requirements. Candidates need practical knowledge of childhood growth and development and the ability to apply early childhood development theory in daily activities and adapt to individual children’s needs. The position requires sound decision-making and problem-solving, collaboration with staff, families, and community resources, respectful communication, and the ability to supervise children and maintain safety in classrooms, outdoor play areas, and on field trips. The position requires two years of experience in a licensed early childhood program, plus 32 hours of ECP training or Level 2 on the Montana Early Childhood Project Career Path, and applicable pediatric first aid and CPR certification. The employee must be at least 18 years old and complete and maintain required certifications and registry status within the stated timelines, as well as complete mandatory annual training.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in a licensed early childhood program.
32 hours of ECP training or Level 2 on the Career Path on the Montana Early Childhood Project.
Must be at least 18 years old.
American Heart Association Heart Saver CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification, to be completed within 30 days of employment and kept current.
Current status on the Montana Early Childhood Project Practitioner Registry within 15 days of hire.
Infant Safety Essentials certification within 30 days of hire.
Health and Safety Orientation, Together We Grow, and Early Childhood Essentials certifications within 90 days of hire.
Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of childhood growth and development principles.
Ability to apply early childhood development theory in daily activities and adapt to individual children’s needs.
Decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, families, and community resources.
Ability to maintain respectful relationships and communication with staff, families, children, and the community.
Ability to supervise children and ensure a safe environment.
Ability to respond to events occurring in the classroom, outdoor play areas, and on field trips.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Creative Curriculum with Teaching Strategies GOLD.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 2–5.
Provide constant supervision and maintain a safe classroom environment, including during outdoor play and field trips.
Develop and maintain classroom routines and curriculum.
Assess children’s individual developmental needs and adapt activities accordingly.
Promote exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, and early learning.
Guide and support Assistant Teachers, trainees, and classroom staff.
Build positive relationships with families through regular parent-teacher conferences and communication about children’s progress.
Maintain a clean and sanitary classroom.
Monitor and report suspected child abuse.
Participate in staff meetings and professional development.
Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations, health and fire safety standards, and Montana Quality Recognition System (QRS) requirements.
Complete mandatory 16-hour annual training and keep required certifications current.