Early Childhood Lead Teacher- Preschool Room

2 full-time and 1 part-time role available.

Two years of experience in a licensed early childhood program required plus 32 hours of ECP training or Level 2 on the ECP Registry, and AHA Pediatric First Aid and CRP certified required.

• Pete’s Place Early Childhood Education Center is seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for preschool-aged children (2–5 years old).
• This role is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and classroom activities that support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
• The Lead Teacher provides daily supervision of children, fosters positive behavior guidance, maintains strong partnerships with families, and collaborates with assistant teachers and support staff to create a high-quality early learning experience.
• The ideal candidate is committed to promoting curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and school readiness while ensuring compliance with state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and program quality requirements.
• KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of principles of childhood growth and development required.
• Demonstrated ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in daily activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children required.
• Demonstrated ability for decision and problem solving abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member collaborating with staff, families and community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain respectful relations and communication with staff, families, children and community required.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise children and ensure a safe environment required .
• Demonstrated ability to respond to events happening at all times in classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips required.
• EDUCATION: Two years of experience in a licensed early childhood program required plus 32 hours of ECP training or Level 2 on the ECP Registry, and AHA Pediatric First Aid and CRP certified.
• LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: This position must be at least 18 years old.
• American Heart Association: Heart Saver CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification required to be completed in first 30 days of employment and to be kept current thereafter.
• Current on the Montana Early Childhood Project: Practitioner Registry within 15 days of hire required.
• Infant Safety Essentials within 30 days and Health and Safety Required Professional Development within 90 days of hire required.
• Complete mandatory 16 hour annual training and keep current all St.
• Peter’s Health and State Licensing required immunizations required.