Teacher

Shodair Children's Hospital • Helena, MT

15h

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teacher to join a multidisciplinary team, providing individualized education to hospitalized students. The role supports students’ academic, emotional, and developmental growth during treatment, with instruction tailored to their unique needs.

The Teacher leads and manages the classroom environment, develops flexible individualized lesson plans, and works with clinical, medical, and nursing teams to align education with treatment goals. Instruction includes small-group and one-on-one teaching, with student progress monitored and documented in alignment with IEP goals and hospital policies. The role also supports transitions and discharge planning, communicates with families and home schools, fosters a positive and structured learning environment, and maintains academic and behavioral records.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education.
• Valid Montana teaching certificate.
• Demonstrated experience working with students with emotional and behavioral challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Special Education minor or endorsement strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the classroom environment, including teacher assistants and students.
• Develop and implement flexible, individualized lesson plans that support academic and personal growth.
• Collaborate with clinical, medical, and nursing teams to align education with treatment goals.
• Provide small-group and one-on-one instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs.
• Monitor, assess, and document student progress in alignment with IEP goals and hospital policies.
• Support students through transitions and discharge planning, maintaining communication with families and home schools.
• Foster a positive, structured learning environment that supports behavior management and engagement.
• Maintain accurate academic and behavioral records as required.

Benefits

• Paid medical and vision benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan assistance.
• 6% employer-paid 403B contribution.
• Competitive salary.
• Consistent schedule.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students navigating significant life challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time