Origins Education is looking for a magical Mary Poppins who wants to help change the world, one child at a time! Seeking an experienced TA who is a self-starter and team player who loves kids, art, nature, music and fun!

We are hiring for our flagship location on our Schilling Campus. This position will start immediately.

If you love to play and engage with children by caring for the earth, exploring the natural world and supporting sustainable systems and healthy lifestyles, this is the job for you! Garden! Dance! Sing! Play!

Get paid to PLAY and TEACH children mindfulness techniques and tools to help them become emotionally intelligent and compassionate human beings, while also supporting a solid academic foundation from which they can continue to grow.

BEFORE APPLYING, VISIT: Origins Preschool: www.originspreschool.org and Origins Curriculum: www.originscurriculum.com to see who we are and what we are about.

Successful candidates must have:

-A high school diploma or equivalent
-At least 2 years experience in childcare with children of all ages
-Experience with curriculum implementation
-Strong interpersonal skills
-Leadership skills and self-accountability
-Experience and skills working as a team
-Proficient w/ systems such as, Zoom, Google Drive and Calendar, email, and communication systems (or teachable).
-Interest in mindfulness and eco-literacy

Qualities: RELIABILITY, nurturing, grounded, mindful, emotionally intelligent, adaptable/flexible, teachable, open-minded, compassionate, empathetic, dynamic, reliable, responsible, and professional.

Preferred:
-Infant/Child/Adult CPR & First Aid (must obtain within 30 days of hire)
-Current on the Early Childhood Project, Practitioner Registry level 2 or higher

We're a family, a beautiful network of supportive individuals who take wellness seriously...

We're doing something different, and we're making big change in small ways every single day! We're more than teachers, we're future shapers, mediators, cheerleaders, coaches, and we matter so very much. Origins Education is a big advocate for Early Childhood Education and we want to change the industry as a whole; it's necessary for our future.

Our curriculum combines mindfulness and eco-literacy with academic practices, providing a new lens and experience to view the self as we learn how to interact with the world around us in new ways.

To be considered, visit both originspreschool.org and originscurriulum.com to see what we are about.

And if you're still interested after reviewing the websites above, please send a resume, letter of interest, and provide contact info for 3 references.

Job Types: Full Time, Contract.

Pay: $15 - $16.25 per hour to start DOE plus benefits: If interested and offered, once moved to a Lead you will receive: Salary Raise, Paid holidays off, DPC Health Insurance option, Paid Training, Childcare Discount and more.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.25 per hour

Expected hours: 28 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• licensed childcare (or Education degree): 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Missoula, MT 59801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person