IMMANUEL LIVING·Kalispell, Montana
The lead teacher is responsible for managing all aspects of the preschool classroom, including planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum. They must also supervise children, mentor teacher aides, and maintain consistent communication with parents regarding daily activities and development.
Policies and Procedures Understand and support the core values, mission, philosophy, and guiding principles of Immanuel Lutheran Communities and Growing Roots Early Learning Center Provide consistent quality and valued service, while complying with Corporate and Department policies and procedures as well as Montana State Licensing Regulations. 1Respect the privacy, confidentiality, and possessions of those GRELC serves, its staff, and Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Contribute to an atmosphere of positivity, teamwork, and mutual support, while leading by example. Look for the good in others and assume positive intentions. Be caring, compassionate, and hospitable, while acting with integrity and honesty. Ensure that a safe living environment exists. Position Duties Manage all aspects of the preschool classroom Plan and implement weekly curriculum and update weekly posting on classroom door for parents to view Create lesson plans that are based on results of on-going daily observations and assessments of individual children’s abilities and interest Inspect classroom and outdoor environment daily for safety and sanitation and take necessary steps to make the corrections where necessary Complete and turn in daily checklist of responsibilities for the room Supervise and care for children Supervise work of the teacher aides Training of new staff as instructed by director or master teacher Carry out all policies and procedures of Growing Roots Early Learning Center Plan and implement activities and environments Actively support for inclusion of children of all abilities Develop children’s dispositions for life- long learning Engage children in active, meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences Create family involvement opportunities Communicate with parents/guardians on a daily basis while also using classroom support sheet to help other staff members communicate about children’s daily activities Conduct at least one parent/teacher conference per year Help plan and attend family events and school fundraising gatherings as requested each year Create monthly newsletters but also using email and face to face conversations to inform families of current and future events and to encourage parent involvement Help families find resources to enhance their life situation Other
Candidates must have an associate degree in child development or a related field, along with at least two years of lead teacher experience in a licensed childcare setting. Applicants are also required to hold or obtain Pediatric and Adult First Aid/CPR certification and meet state licensing requirements for immunizations.
Market context
In Montana, classroom teacher roles are typically driven by ongoing demand for experienced educators who can step into licensed early childhood settings and meet certification requirements. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for candidates with verified program experience, CPR, Pediatric First Aid, Infant Safety Essentials, and either 32 hours of ECP training or Level 2 registry status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and highlight your early childhood experience in your application.