Lead Teacher

LMLC OPERATIONS LLC•Big Sky, MT

4d•$23 - $25•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.

Requirements

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 the following training and experience: 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
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
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

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.