Lead Early Childhood Faculty Position

Overview

Job Title
:
Lead Early Childhood Faculty Position

Reports To
:
Director of Early Childhood

Program
:
Mountain Academy

Classification
:
Full Time Exempt

Certification
:
Adult & Pediatric First Aid & CPR

Work Schedule
: 40 hrs/week 220 hrs/year

Location
:
Jackson, WY

Position Start Date
:
May 1, 2026

Early Childhood Faculty at Mountain Academy are joyful co-creators of learning, belonging, and wonder within the Teton Science Schools community. Rooted in Place-Based education and inspired by nature-based learning and the Reggio Emilia philosophy, faculty design experiences that honor children as capable, curious learners and the natural world as a powerful teacher.

Through responsive relationships and thoughtful environments, faculty nurture each child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development while cultivating a strong sense of connection—to self, to others, and to place. Educators partner closely with families and colleagues to build a vibrant, supportive community where children feel seen, valued, and inspired to explore.

Within Teton Science Schools’ and Mountain Academy’s collaborative culture, Early Childhood Faculty are empowered to lead with creativity, reflection, and purpose—working both collaboratively and independently. Early Childhood Faculty work side by side to create safe, welcoming spaces and rich daily experiences that spark curiosity, invite exploration, and lay the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

• Design, implement and document curriculum that reflects children’s interests, developmental needs, and the school’s Place-Based, Reggio Emilia and nature-based inspired philosophy.
• Create inviting, stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environments that encourage inquiry, play and exploration.
• Observe, assess and document children’s learning, development, and growth throughout the year to inform planning and instruction.
• Lead classroom planning and ensure consistency in routines, expectations, and caregiving practices.
• Provide all necessary care for young children, including changing clothes, supporting bathroom/diaper needs, feeding, and children’s overall well-being.
• Maintain a dynamic, organized and nurturing classroom environment that supports safety, belonging and independence.
• Ensure classroom practices meet state licensing, health and safety regulations and maintain required State of Wyoming Statewide Trainings and Resource System (STARS) hours.

• Serve as advisor and primary point of contact for families, building respectful and trusting partnerships.
• Communicate regularly with families about children’s successes, challenges, milestones and development.
• Collaborate with families and relevant specialists to support individual children’s needs and development.
• Plan for and participate in two learning team conferences per year (Fall and Spring)
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all family communications.

• Provide pedagogical leadership within the classroom by mentoring and supporting co-teachers and assistants.
• Collaborate with colleagues on integrated projects, shared goals and reflective practice.
• Lead and support daily classroom routines, including meetings, meals, rest time, story time and classroom upkeep.
• Design and maintain environments and materials that reflect children’s identities, thinking and learning.
• Provide internal classroom coverage when substitutes are unavailable.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to ongoing program development.
• Support school-wide events and initiatives and align with team culture, values and goals.

• Respond to emergencies in accordance with Teton Science Schools policies, procedures and support structures.
• Follow all school policies, state licensing regulations, and health and safety procedures.
• Actively supervise children and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment at all times.
• Assess and manage risk during indoor and outdoor experiences, balancing safety with opportunities for exploration and growth.
• Safely operate 15-passenger minibuses for…