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Are you passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing, community-focused environment? Woodland Montessori School is seeking a caring, flexible, and enthusiastic Assistant Teacher/ After Care Support/Float to join our dedicated team with an immediate start date! At Woodland Montessori School, we provide a warm, inclusive setting that celebrates curiosity, kindness, and lifelong learning for children ages 2-6. As an Assistant Teacher/ After Care Support/Float, you'll play a vital role in supporting the daily flow of our classrooms-helping maintain an engaging, peaceful environment and ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and inspired. What You'll Do During the

Summer & School Year:

Support Classrooms:

Float between rooms to assist teachers and students, helping create a calm and joyful learning space.

Lunchtime & Playground Supervision:

Keep children safe and engaged during meals and outdoor play.

Supervision of Summer Activites :

Keep children safe and engaged while helping support teachers during summer activities, such as Bike Day, Walking Field Trips, Gardening, STEAM Activities, Water Day and More!

Student and Transition Support:

Help children move between activities with ease and confidence and offer one-on-one attention to children who may need extra care or encouragement.

Light Cleaning:

Maintain a clean, welcoming environment for all.

Aftercare Engagement:

Lead fun, enriching activities in our aftercare program. Our aftercare program ends at 5:30pm!

Team Communication:

Collaborate with teachers and staff to meet student needs.

Emergency Preparedness:

Be ready to respond calmly and effectively in any situation.

What We're Looking For:

Experience in early childhood education preferred High School Diploma or GED required Must complete Montana Child Care Provider requirements (we'll pay for your training day!) CPR & First Aid Certification (reimbursed after 90 days) Current

TDAP & MMR

vaccinations or notarized Religious or Medical Exemption Ability to lift, bend, and be active throughout the day Must pass FBI fingerprint & background check

Schedule:

Shifts range from 5-8 hours School hours: Monday-Friday, 7:25 AM-5:30 PM No weekends!

Perks & Benefits:

CPR Certification Reimbursement after 90 days

Paid Time Off:

2 sick days/year + vacation time after 1 year

Retirement Match:

3%

Simple IRA Health Insurance Stipend:

Up to $150/month for FT employees (32+ hrs) with verified policy

Tuition Discount & Free Before & After School Care :

For enrolled staff children (based on availability).

Ongoing Training & Professional Development Year-Round Employment Pay:

$17.50 - $19.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 - 37.5 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Childcare:

1 year (Required)

Location:

Kalispell, MT 59901 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person