After School Teacher

The Lead Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment while supervising children and supporting staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement program goals, policies, and developmentally appropriate practices
• Supervise children at all times and support their emotional, social, and developmental growth
• Respond to individual needs, behaviors, abilities, and cultural backgrounds
• Plan and lead engaging, open-ended, and multicultural learning activities
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain an organized, safe learning environment
• Document attendance, meals, and child progress (needs, strengths, interests)
• Conduct developmental screenings and assessments at required intervals
• Follow health plans (allergies, medications, special diets)
• Partner with parents to set and update educational/family goals
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assistant teachers; maintain required documentation
• Support child transitions into and out of the program
• Participate in meetings, trainings, conferences, and home visits as required
• Encourage parent and volunteer involvement; communicate program updates
• Assist with child recruitment and ongoing professional development
• Register with the Montana Early Childhood Project Practitioner Registry (if not already)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR (Infant/Child/Adult) & First Aid certification (or ability to obtain shortly after hire)
• Either:
• 2 years experience in a licensed early childhood program
• OR Level 2 on the Montana Early Childhood Practitioner Registry

Preferred:

• CDA credential or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field)

Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication (written and verbal English)
• Ability to work with diverse, low-income, and high-risk families
• Team-oriented with leadership and staff supervision skills
• Strong organization, documentation, and confidentiality practices
• Problem-solving and ability to lead small groups
• Knowledge of community resources for families
• Ability to do online trainings

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see and hear clearly
• Frequent bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor (up to 75% of the time)
• Lift or assist children up to 60 lbs
• Use hands for documentation and classroom tasks

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off (increases with seniority)
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development support

Work Location

In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $20