Early Childhood Assistant or Lead Teacher

Early Childhood Assistant or Lead Teacher

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• Title: Early Childhood Assistant or Lead Teacher
• Status: Hourly, Full or Part-time
• Hours: Shifts vary between 7:15 am and 5:30 pm
• Wage: $11–$23 per hour
• Leave: Paid Holidays and up to 4 weeks annually of Paid Time Off
• Summary of Position: A Little Sprouts and Harvest Christian Academy (LSA/HCA) Teacher is responsible for planning and teaching lessons, communicating with parents, and providing a warm and nurturing environment where children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually, and spiritually.

• Must have a high school diploma or have obtained a GED/Hi-SET.
• Must be willing to complete a current certification for infant, child, and adult CPR, infant choking response, and standard first aid. CPR certification must be completed in a hands‑on setting.
• Must be willing to complete the required early childhood teacher orientation trainings.
• Must be able to communicate in a clear and timely manner, with a wide range of people.
• Must exhibit an awareness of and sensitivity to individual children's needs.
• Must demonstrate consistent, biblical love and care for children and their families.
• All staff members must meet state immunization requirements (or submit accepted exemptions) for child care center employees, have appropriate background checks, and sign a health attestation.

• Plan age‑appropriate lessons and activities that align with early indicators of progress.
• Utilize assessment information to guide instruction and individualized approaches.
• Daily integrate biblical truth into all areas of the classroom and aspects of instruction.
• Follow coordinated schedules and collaborate with other staff.
• Teach students to take care of the equipment and materials used in the classroom.
• Attend and actively participate in all scheduled and impromptu staff meetings.
• Collaborate with other teachers to foster continuity and consistency at LSA.
• Communicate with parents daily at pick‑up or drop‑off, through newsletters, etc.
• Carry out assigned share of daily and weekly housekeeping responsibilities.
• Without exception, treat each child and their family members with dignity and respect.
• Use a positive, proactive, consistent approach to classroom management.

• Follow assigned curricula and lesson plans according to guidelines.
• Use discretion in delegating tasks to the assistant teacher in the classroom.
• Work with leadership team to create and follow coordinated schedules.
• Assume a leadership position in large group activities and events.
• Be a lead staff on site when the Director isn't present.
• Provide insight and collaborative solutions for efficient daily program operation.
• Exercise excellent judgment that considers licensing and program standards.

In order to maintain certification, must complete 16 hours of approved training annually.

TO APPLY:

Complete a generic application and submit it to the Job Service. Application and job description are in Tray 6 at Job Service Glendive.

Call 406‑377‑3314 extension ZERO or email Glendive

JSC to have the application and job description emailed, mailed or faxed to you.

Contact Michael Hathaway at (406) 377‑3050 or littl for more details.

Entry level

Part‑time

Education and Training

Primary and Secondary Education

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