Lead Teacher - Big Sky

LMLC OPERATIONS LLC•Gallatin River Child Care Big Sky, MT

12h•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Gallatin River Childcare is currently seeking candidates for a Lead Teacher. We have opportunities for both full-time year-round and part-time positions in Big Sky, Montana. The purpose of this role is to provide direct care in a safe and enriching environment to children. Lead Teacher positions range from $23 to $25 per hour. Roles at our Big Sky location include a $3 per hour shift differential.

Requirements

Having a clear understanding of early childhood development.
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.
Capable of working independently.
Being proactive in your professional development (including but not limited to: MTECP trainings, current EC events and happenings (locally and nationally), seeking out new resources, and expanding Waldorf curriculum knowledge).
Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
Have flexibility within daily routines.
Display strong passion in Waldorf-style of education.
Being a co-learner with children, believing that the best curriculum emerges out of children’s experiences and ideas.
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 18 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.
Have two years in an early childhood program such as a licensed or registered child care facility, or Head Start, plus 32 hours of ECP training OR level 2 or higher on the ECP Practitioners Registry.
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 a 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

3 yr experience in a childcare setting preferred.
ECE or related field preferred.
Current CPR/First Aid Certification or can be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Current on the MTECP Registry.

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.
Guide Assistant Teachers in daily 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.
Occasionally preparing and serving meals to children (including baby foods & making bottles).
Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all children.
Plan and execute Waldorf-Inspired curriculum.
Independently schedule and meet with parents often to discuss child development.
Track and assess each child’s progress.
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 always.
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.