Mountain Home is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Teacher (ECT) for its childcare program who can accommodate a flexible schedule (for more details see below). The ECT is responsible for providing direct care to infants and toddlers ages 0-3 that is nurturing, developmentally appropriate, sensitive, and trauma-informed. The ECT meets the physical and emotional needs of infants and toddlers through purposeful interactions and play, and maintains an enriching environment that promotes children's all-around development and changing needs.
The ideal candidate has a passion and talent for helping children and families thrive. They have the ability to connect and empathize with individuals, including diverse and marginalized populations. They remain calm in high-stress situations and encounters and are trustworthy, dependable, relatable, and friendly. They have knowledge of the impacts that trauma has on a young child’s life and believe that quality, evidence-informed child care provides children with the best start in life. The ideal candidate has experience in providing direct care to children aged 0 -3, has a working knowledge of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma-Informed Care, and has received education in early childhood, social work, psychology, counseling, etc.
Mountain Home is a fast-growing 501(c)3 nonprofit (public student loan forgiveness employer!) based in Missoula whose mission is to provide a safe home and nurturing community where young mothers discover their strengths, and children thrive. Since 2000, we have built an effective, holistic model of care that integrates supportive housing, mental health care, employment and education support, trauma-informed childcare, and more. We work closely with young families, donors, and community partners to build brighter futures, two generations at a time.
Mountain Home is an equal-opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or disability. We value having staff who come from communities of diverse perspectives and have lived experience. We encourage people of color, indigenous folx, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities to apply.
The hired individual will work 32 hours/week with an opportunity to increase to 40 if there is need in the future. The 32 hours/week will take place between 8am and 4pm Monday - Friday. This position reports to the Childcare Manager and/or Lead Early Childhood Teacher. This position is based onsite at Mountain Home in Missoula, Montana. This role does not require travel. The starting base wage for this position is $18 hourly. Available benefits include health, vision, dental, employee assistance program (EAP), opportunities for training and professional development and more.
To view the complete job description and/or apply, please visit: https://mountainhomemt.bamboohr.com/careers/37?source=aWQ9MjQ%3D
