Early Childhood Education Assistant Director

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR The Good Shepherd Preschool , a NAEYC accredited, Christian faith based independent school, is currently hiring an individual to join our team as Assistant Director.
This person will support the Director of our Early Childhood Education program.
We are looking for qualified individuals who passionately embrace our vision and mission and are also committed to a holistic view of education.
We believe this is more than a job.
It is a calling to early childhood education, to our Good Shepherd family, and to the belief that children can be leaders in their communities.
A qualified applicant will show a love of co-learning with children and face the world with confidence, wonder, joy and caring.
We place high focus on meeting the needs of all types of families.
Thus, we are looking for individuals to support and nurture a collaborative approach to teaching and family engagement.
This position will manage and teach the afternoon enrichment program, be a support for lead teachers, perform office tasks along with a variety of other engaging opportunities based on skills and personal gifts.
Candidates should have 1-2 years of administrative experience in addition to experience in the spiritual leadership and development of children or youth in the community, school or church.
All applicants must meet state licensing requirements as Lead Teacher in early childhood education, the definition of Lead Teacher as defined by NAEYC, and have a minimum of an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
A Baccalaureate Degree is preferred.
We also prefer candidates with a strong commitment to: - Differentiated instruction, - Leadership development, - Child-focused learning, - Standards-based reporting, - Ongoing formative assessment, -Respect and inclusion of all people regardless of origin, race, ability, or sexual orientation.
This is a 37+ hour a week position beginning at $20 per hour with potential for increase in wages and or bonuses after a trial period based on performance.
At the end of the trial period the Assistant Director just be able to perform all roles of the Director when the Director is not present to maintain employment in this role.
Please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references through this posting or by mailing to 2321 39th Street, Missoula, MT.
59803.
This position will remain open until filled.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.
00 per hour Expected hours: 36 per week Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Missoula, MT 59803: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: * Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * CPR Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person