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Northwest Montana Head Start

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Pay: $16.50/hr
Posted: 8 weeks ago
Location: Kalispell, MT (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/25/2026

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$38,781 / year median in Montana

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Full-Time Assistant Teacher - Hiring for 26-27 School Year All
APPLICANTS MUST FILL OUT HEAD START'S ONLINE APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION
(https://nwmtheadstart.org/about/employment-opportunities)
Schedule:
32 to 40 hours per week
Monday-Friday Benefits:
Paid Spring Break Paid Holidays and two paid personal days $450 Monthly Health Benefit Accrued Sick Leave (2 weeks) Life Insurance 401
K Retirement Plan Dental and Vision Insurance Type:
Full Time, School Year Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and families? Do you believe in changing the world one community, one family, one child at a time? If so, Northwest Montana Head Start has a fulfilling and meaningful opportunity for you!
About Us:
Northwest Montana Head Start is dedicated to providing quality early childhood education and support to children and families in our community. We believe in creating positive change and fostering a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
Ideal Candidate:
Loves to serve children and families Ready to learn and expand their skills through company-paid education Possesses a positive attitude and resourcefulness to get the job done
Position Overview:
As a Full-Time Assistant Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting the lead teacher to maintain a safe and engaging learning environment for children. Your responsibilities will include implementing curriculum, planning lessons, and contributing to the overall educational experience of our young learners.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist lead teacher in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment Support the implementation of curriculum and lesson plans Foster a sense of community and collaboration within the classroom Provide individualized attention and care to meet the unique needs of each child
Why Join Us:
Meaningful and fulfilling work Opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families Supportive and collaborative team environment Professional development opportunities, including company-paid education To see full job description and complete the online application go to our website: https://nwmtheadstart.org/about/employment-opportunities
YOU MUST FILL OUT THE ONLINE APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person