Elementary Teacher; Beginning

Elementary Teacher (Beginning 26/27)

WHITEFISH SCHOOL DISTRICT 44 Muldown Elementary School - Whitefish, Montana

Job : 5582224

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

WHITEFISH SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION DESCRIPTION

AREA:
Elementary Teacher (Multiple Positions)

LOCATIONS:
Muldown Elementary School

Whitefish School District seeks an Elementary Teacher (Multiple Positions) to join one of the leading school districts in the state of Montana. With the support of our community, Whitefish School District creates an educational environment where each student can reach their academic potential, prepare for career opportunities and become engaged citizens.

The Whitefish School District seeks educators with a track‑record of raising student achievement to join the team of educators already dedicated to providing a deeper learning instructional program to all students. At Whitefish Public Schools, educators are leaders who play an integral role in ensuring student success through the support of our school culture, the development and instruction of a rigorous curriculum, and the use of data to drive daily practice.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT:
Provides instruction and leadership in order to enable students to develop a love of learning and to enjoy fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, psychological and physical growth and maturation. All duties are to be undertaken in alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan, putting the safety, health, and well‑being of students at the forefront of all actions and decisions.

• Licensure: Must hold a valid Montana Elementary Teaching Endorsement.
• Experience: Proven success as a classroom or pre-service teacher.
• Child Development: Deep understanding of child/adolescent development with the ability to build strong rapport with students.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate and communicate effectively with families, staff, and the public.
• Professionalism: Commitment to high character, student achievement, and strict maintenance of confidentiality.

• Classroom Depth: Prior experience in elementary or multi-age settings.
• Extracurriculars: Proven ability to coach sports or supervise student activities.

• Strategic & Academic Ownership: Take holistic accountability for students’ academic and social growth in strict alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan.
• Instructional Innovation: Deliver integrated, multi-disciplinary lessons using diverse strategies (inquiry, discovery, group discussion) to meet individual student needs.
• Assessment & Promotion: Administer standardized testing per legal and District policy; evaluate academic growth to maintain records and provide formal recommendations for student promotion or placement.
• Dynamic Environments: Create engaging classrooms using technology and functional displays to translate lesson plans into meaningful learning experiences.

• Mastery of Craft: Devote energy to mastering teaching through innovative approaches, peer coaching, and responsiveness to feedback.
• Professional Development: Actively engage in data analysis, best-practice sessions, and continuous in-service education.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with the instructional team to resolve student health, attitude, and learning challenges.

• Core Values & Compliance: Model the school’s philosophy and adhere to Board policies, administrative directives, and mandated child abuse reporting laws.
• Student Conduct: Maintain a productive learning environment by exercising authority to prescribe disciplinary actions (e.g., extra assignments, detention, or loss of privileges) for misconduct.
• Operational Support: Share in campus‑wide duties, including lunchroom, playground, and hallway monitoring, and coordinate the work of parent volunteers.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain clear verbal and written communication with parents to discuss student development and interpret school…