What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher - Hamilton position at Ravalli Head Start Inc?
Preschool Teacher – Make an Impact That Lasts a Lifetime
- Proudly voted Bitterroot’s Best Child Care 2024 & 2025 -
Are you a passionate educator who believes learning should be joyful, intentional, and rooted in connection? At Ravalli Head Start, we’re looking for a fun, professional, and nurturing Preschool Teacher who is ready to lead a classroom, inspire young learners, and partner with families to create meaningful, lasting impact.
This is more than a teaching job—it’s an opportunity to shape early experiences that set children up for success in school and in life.
What You’ll Love About This Role
Schedule:
- 40 hours/week
- Monday–Friday
- 10-month position
- Summers off
Benefits:
- Employer-paid health insurance
- Low-cost optional benefits: dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and FSA
- Access to 2 Employee Assistance Programs
- Generous vacation & personal leave
- 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) eligibility after 1 year
- Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
What You’ll Do
As a Preschool Teacher, you will lead your classroom with both heart and intention, creating an environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.
- Design and maintain a nurturing, engaging classroom aligned with curriculum guidelines and children’s interests
- Implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with Head Start Performance Standards
- Foster a structured, positive classroom using effective classroom management strategies
- Monitor and maintain accurate child assessments and developmental data
- Supervise daily activities, including classroom time, meals, outdoor play, and field trips
- Lead and support Assistant Teachers, Aides, and Volunteers
- Partner closely with families through home visits and parent-teacher conferences
- Encourage family engagement and support parents as their child’s first and most important teacher
- Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure a safe, healthy environment for all
What We’re Looking For
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent coursework/experience) required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Experience working with preschool-aged children in an educational setting
- Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
- A genuine passion for early childhood education and whole-child development
(Relevant combinations of education and experience will be considered.)
Why Ravalli Head Start?
At Ravalli Head Start, we do more than teach—we partner with families, support whole-child development, and create strong foundations for lifelong success. Our program is rooted in high-quality education, family engagement, and individualized support, all within a safe and nurturing environment.
You’ll be part of a team that values:
- Compassion and connection
- Professional growth and support
- Meaningful, mission-driven work
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re a dedicated educator who brings both energy and professionalism to the classroom, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and help shape the future—one child at a time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.14 - $24.78 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $25