Early Childhood Education Substitute

About the Organization

Welcome to HRDC, where we work to improve our neighbors' lives by building a better community in Bozeman, Livingston and Southwest Montana. We invite you to become part of our HRDC family whether you need help or are able to provide help.

We believe in building a better community through supporting our neighbors across Southwest Montana with nearly 50 different programming initiatives.

HRDC exists to instill hope, develop resources, design solutions, and change lives.

We envision a place where poverty has no impact because opportunity and quality of life are equally afforded to everyone.

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Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.

All are encouraged to apply. At HRDC IX , we value lived experience and nontraditional backgrounds. Studies have shown that people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and qualifications for the role.

• Open Date: 7/6/2026
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time/Part-Time On-Call
• Exempt Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Location:
  
  ECE
  - Centers
  - Subs Only
• Wage: $19.00/hour
• Job Season:
  August 24, 2026 - June 4, 2027
• Positions Available:
  Substitute teaching opportunities may become available at either Bozeman or Belgrade.

Works cooperatively with classroom, center, and management staff on a consistent basis to become familiar with daily activities and Head Start philosophy.

• Must have current Tetanus and MMR immunizations with shot record proving this (shots will be paid for by Head Start).
• Present or past Head Start parent or member of the local community preferred.

• Displays a friendly, warm personality.
• Understands and likes young children.
• Shows patience when working with children.
• Accepts and nurtures special needs children.
• Demonstrates emotional maturity and ability to follow established procedures and directions.
• Able to communicate tactfully and effectively to solve problems and contribute to classroom activities.
• Displays a flexible, positive attitude and willingness to assist where needed.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.

• Assists staff in carrying out daily center activities, outings, field trips, and special events.
• Assists with clerical work and clean up with staff supervision.
• Reads stories, supervises outdoor activities, mixes finger paint, readies art supplies and provides other assistance as requested.
• Helps provide a smooth change from one activity to another.
• Prepares and supervises various activities with teaching staff.
• Assists with meal preparation and service, family style dining in the classroom, meal clean up, and dishes when substituting for the Education Aide.

• Increased understanding of child development along with health and safety standards.
• Provide adequate role model for children and adults.