Substitute teacher

Summary

King's Kids Preschool is looking for an enthusiastic, caring teachers!

1) KKP needs 2025-26 substitute teachers (scheduled in advance for planned absences or same-day call), with the possibility of becoming a regular teacher sometime during the school year.
2) Please see our other posting to teach toddlers from 1 to 2.5 years old on Mon/Wed/Fri through May 22nd, with the possibility of adding camp weeks June 1-5 and 8-12.

Please submit a resume right away, especially if you have been a teacher, coach, or volunteer -- or maybe you're a parent or a student taking a gap year -- who is interested in substitute teaching through May 22nd, as well as camp weeks June 1-5 and 8-12.

Our Christian preschool program is well-known for our loving teachers and fun, theme-based curriculum, and our students are well-prepared for Kindergarten. We love our families and seek to provide quality, affordable preschool to children from 1 to 5 years old from Great Falls and the surrounding community. Teaching hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and our starting salary is $15 per hour.

If possible, please submit your resume with details of your prior paid and volunteer experience working with children. CPR/First Aid training a plus.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS King's Kids Preschool admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Duties

The duties of preschool teachers at King's Kids Preschool include, but are not limited to the following:


1. Maintain general well-being and safety of the children at all times


2. Maintain positive interaction with children, modeling Christian values of respect and love


3. Utilize the provided curriculum and ensure that the planned schedule of daily activities is carried out


4. Plan and implement activities and crafts to enhance the provided curriculum for your class


5. Establish routines and provide positive guidance to the children


6. Communicate with parents to provide appropriate feedback of child's performance and behavior


7. Assist in maintaining classroom attendance records


8. Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, orderly school environment


9. Attend staff meetings and collaborate with other teachers to develop and enhance our preschool programs

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Desire to help children learn
• Works well with families and other teachers
• Patient, loving approach to discipline
• Flexibility and willingness to help where needed

Nice To Haves

B.A.
Coursework, certificate or related experience in education
CPR and/or first aid training

Benefits

Teachers who commit to working a regular schedule (Mon/Wed/Fri, Tu/Th or M-F, if they become available) for the 25-26 school year starting in September have the option of signing a contract that includes sick days, snow days, and bonus pay.