Assistant to Education Manager

Assistant to Education Manager Northwest Montana Head Start Kalispell, MT Job Details Full-time $23.00 - $25.31 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Teaching Certification Early childhood education Classroom experience Preschool experience Classroom Teaching Child Development Associate Certification Teaching Full Job Description

NORTHWEST MONTANA HEAD START KALISPELL, MT 59901

Full-Time Assistant to Education Manager - Hiring for the 26-27

School Year Type:

Full Time, School Year Are you passionate about making a positive impact in 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 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 Possesses a positive attitude and resourcefulness to get the job done Brings related education and experience that equips them to work in the classroom as needed and to work as a team with Management, Administrative, and Classroom Staff.

Position Overview:

Duties and Responsibilities 1. Responsible for assisting the Education Manager and/or Disabilities Manager with duties as assigned at all three sites (Kalispell, Columbia Falls, Eureka). 2. Understand and adhere to job descriptions for teacher and teacher aide, acting as a Substitute in classrooms as needed. 3. Learn and utilize all program-selected curricula. 4. Adhere to agency policy on positive discipline. 5. Use positive, developmentally appropriate teacher/child interaction strategies. 6. Provide an environment of acceptance, which helps each child develop a positive self-concept, enhance individual strengths, and develop social relationships. 7. Work together with parents, staff, and administration to ensure active and appropriate parent involvement in all aspects of the program. 8. Stay abreast of current advances in Child Development theories and educational techniques. 9. Renew goals with Education Manager for completion and progress of AA/BA plans. 10. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications 1. AA/BA/Masters in early childhood (defined as a college degree with a program of study which includes 6 or more courses in early childhood education and/or child development) with experience in teaching preschool children. 2. OR college degree with experience in teaching preschool children and willingness to obtain 6 courses in early childhood within 6 months of hire. (Company funded education.) 3. OR college degree with experience in teaching preschool children and willingness to obtain CDA within 6 months of hire. (Company funded education.) 4. Must be able to perform the physical expectations of working with 3-5 year olds. 5. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Preferred Qualifications 1. Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices curriculum implementation. 2. Knowledge of team teaching strategies. 3. Experience working with families. 4. Experience in a Head Start setting. 5. Experience working with low-income populations. 6. Computer literacy.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.00 - $25.31 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Experience:

ECE:

1 year (Preferred)

Location:

Kalispell, MT (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Kalispell, MT (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person