Discovery Land Company · 5 months ago
Lead Teacher
LMLC - Big Sky, Big Sky, MT, US
Full-time, Part-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$22/hr - $23/hr
2+ years expDiscovery Land Company is seeking a Lead Teacher for Gallatin River Childcare. The role involves providing direct care to children in a safe environment, guiding Assistant Teachers, and planning a Waldorf-Inspired curriculum to help children reach developmental milestones.
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Responsibilities
Model and teach developmentally appropriate behavior and interactions between children and adults
Provide daily care to meet the needs of every child
Follow day-to-day classroom schedules, routines, and activities
Guide Assistant Teachers in daily tasks
Help children to reach developmental milestones through the Waldorf style of education
Maintain a clean, organized, and tidy space
Perform additional cleaning duties as needed
Communicate with families' daily updates
Occasionally preparing and serving meals to children (including baby foods & making bottles)
Ensure a safe and welcoming environment for all children
Plan and execute Waldorf-Inspired curriculum
Independently schedule and meet with parents often to discuss child development
Track and assess each child’s progress
Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established Club policies, procedures, and standards of service to achieve the overall objectives of this position
Meet departmental productivity, organization, punctuality/attendance and consistency standards
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
Treat Members, guests, vendors, customers, parents, children, and co-workers with professionalism and respect always
Maintain privacy of our Members & families at all times
Always maintain a clean and neat appearance
Communicate regularly and effectively with all employees, supervisors, managers and directors
Perform work in a safe and high-quality manner
Project a favorable image of GRCC and Yellowstone Club to the community at all times
Other duties as assigned
Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands
Qualification
Required
Having a clear understanding of early childhood development
Strong sense of self-awareness
Ability to manage and maintain a safe environment for multiple children at one time
Understanding tone and its effects on children
Capable of working independently
Being proactive in your professional development (including but not limited to: MTECP trainings, current EC events and happenings (locally and nationally), seeking out new resources, and expanding Waldorf curriculum knowledge)
Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills
Have flexibility within daily routines
Display strong passion in Waldorf-style of education
Being a co-learner with children, believing that the best curriculum emerges out of children's experiences and ideas
Meet immunization requirements pursuant to ARM 37.95.184
Have appropriate background checks pursuant to ARM 37.95.161
Sign a health attestation
Be at least 18 years old
Complete facility overview on-the-job training
Be current on the ECP Practitioner Registry
Have current certification for infant, child, and adult CPR and infant choking response, and pediatric first aid. (CPR certification must be completed in a hands-on setting or within 30 days of hire)
Successfully complete required early childhood teacher orientation as indicated in 37.95.163
Have the following training and experience: Two years in an early childhood program such as a licensed or registered child care facility, or Head Start, plus 32 hours of ECP training OR level 2 or higher on the ECP Practitioners Registry
Current CPR/First Aid Certification or can be obtained within 30 days of hire
Current on the MTECP Registry
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams products. Able to navigate communication applications on a phone or other device
Able to speak clearly, effectively and professionally with parents, children and co-workers
Able to write legibly and clearly, communicating in a precise and respectful manner
Able to perform basic math calculations
An ability to identify and solve basic problems and/or know when it is necessary to get a manager to assist in problem solving
Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands
Preferred
3 yr experience in a childcare setting preferred
ECE or related field preferred
Benefits
Free transportation to and from Bozeman
Health Benefits
Discounted Ski Pass
Employee Ski Days
Complimentary shift meals
401k eligibility and bi-weekly match
Access to onsite fitness center 24/7
Discounted Employee Housing in Big Sky or Bozeman
Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP LifeMart
End of season Employee Appreciation Day and retail sale
Company
Discovery Land Company
Discovery Land Company is a real estate company specializing in luxury residential private club communities and resorts.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$17.35M2017-03-22Series Unknown· $17.35M
Leadership Team
Michelle Ngo
Chief Financial Officer
Schuyler Joyner
Partner
Recent News
2026-01-20
2025-11-05
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