Early Childhood Lead Teacher - $1,000 Signing Bonus

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

Location: Bozeman, MT, 59718

Job Description:

Zoot Adventure Learning Academy is now accepting applications for a full-time Early Childhood Lead Teacher.

The Early Childhood Lead Teacher is responsible for collaborating with the Director to plan, create, and implement a program that fulfills children's educational, developmental, cognitive, emotional and social needs. The Early Childhood Lead Teacher will develop long and short-term lesson plans based on the Creative Curriculum and philosophy of ZALA. She or he is responsible for assessing the developmental progress of the children. The Early Childhood Lead Teacher will supervise the Early Childhood Teachers and Interns assigned to his or her room. Daily communication with families is an essential responsibility of this role. Early Childhood Lead Teachers have the opportunity to arrange their classroom to reflect their personality and ZALA's approach and curriculum.

Zoot Adventure Learning Academy will provide Zoot employees and our community with a safe and trusting environment for their children to grow and explore. This on-site childcare will provide services for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and will allow Zoot parents direct access to their children throughout the workday, promoting a successful work/life balance. Zoot will implement an innovative and premier educational opportunity that focuses on whole child well-being through play-based learning both indoors and in nature igniting the future - one adventure at a time.

Schedule:

• This position will be scheduled for 40 hours per week Monday - Friday.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in preparing the childcare environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies, and organizing special events from set up to tear down.
• Provide break coverage for all staff for lunch or lesson planning by stepping into each classroom as necessary while carrying out classroom schedules and activities as instructed.
• Respond to the children with dignity and respect.
• Help children become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
• General knowledge of childcare skills such as but not limited to diaper changes, toilet use, bottle and solid food feeding, naps, etc.
• Provide support to the entire center by washing and drying laundry, preparing and serving meals, removing, washing and storing dishes, etc.
• General cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting of the childcare center.
• Special event setup and tear down.
• Manage aspects of meal service including but not limited to tracking daily attendance for meals, understand safe food handling practices, and manage allergy alerts for children and their meals.
• Manage and maintain inventory lists including food, cleaning supplies, art supplies, and office supplies and notify supervisor when inventory is low.
• Maintain professional attitude and loyalty to center at all times.
• Attend all staff meetings, recommended training programs, and conferences.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all records of the children, families, and staff.
• Report any suspected abuse to Child Protective Services immediately.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment per program goals and state regulations.
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials.
• Meet and maintain all applicable licensing regulations as required for Early Childhood Educators in a state-licensed center.
• Compliance with and knowledge of ZALA's Policies and Procedures, Code of Business Conduct, and Employee Agreement.
• Achieve a service-focused culture with emphasis on delivering on-time, high-quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned - it is understood that this list of major duties and responsibilities is not an inclusive list and that other duties and responsibilities, which may include helping others in the same or different departments, may be assigned by supervision.

Education, Training, and Experience Requirements:

This position requires:

• High School Diploma

• Certifications

• Adult/Infant First Aid/AED/CPR Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

• Valid State of Montana Driver License with clean driving record.

• Current Immunizations:

• Tetanus (within the past 10 years)

• MMR (measles/mumps/rubella.)

• Level 2 or higher on MT Practitioner Registry

• Previous childcare experience with ages 6 weeks - 6 years old preferred.

• Have excellent oral and written language skills to communicate with children and adults.

• Ability to successfully pass state regulated background screening including criminal record, Child & Adult Protective Services, FBI fingerprinting, motor vehicle records, and sign a health attestation.

• Willing to complete 16 hours of annual, approved training.

Or an equal combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

• All positions at ZALA require the ability to move about inside a classroom environment which includes the operation of computers and other office productivity machinery in addition to standard classroom materials, frequent written and verbal communications and interactions with children, parents, caregivers, other employees, clients, vendors, and visitors, and time spent outdoors.
• This position specifically requires the ability to bend, stoop, and kneel, walking, standing, sit on the floor, and lifting up to 40lbs and participating in all variety of physical activities that take place in a childcare setting.

Working Conditions:

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.
• This position will require travel 1% of the time.
• Occasional overtime required.

ZALA Benefits:

• Proudly based in beautiful Bozeman, Montana
• Casual Attire
• On-site Cafeteria
• Espresso & Snack Bar
• On-site Fitness Center
• Underground Parking
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, & Holidays
• 401(K) Matching based on Company Profitability
• Teledoc Services
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Fun Committee and Family Friendly Events
• Wellness Committee dedicated to Health, Fitness, & Nutrition

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job which may include helping others in the same or different departments, may be assigned by supervision. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.