Elementary Teacher

Elementary Curriculum

Live and Teach in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana.

Victor School is on a 4-day week.

Job Title: Elementary School Teacher/ Middle School English Teacher (Grades 6–8)

Reports To: Building Principal / Superintendent

Position Summary

The Elementary School Teacher plans, organizes, and delivers engaging, age-appropriate instruction to students in elementary grades. This position fosters academic, social, emotional, and physical growth within a safe, inclusive learning environment. The teacher aligns classroom curriculum with Montana Content Standards and integrates local context, including Montana's constitutional mandate for Indian Education for All (IEFA).

Key Responsibilities

Instruction & Curriculum

• Design and deliver standards-based daily lesson plans in core subjects: Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
• Integrate Indian Education for All (IEFA) perspectives, history, and culture across subject areas in accordance with Montana state law (MCA 20-1-501).
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, educational technology, and hands-on activities to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Differentiate instruction for English Language Learners, gifted students, and students with IEPs or 504 plans in collaboration with special education personnel.

Classroom Management & Culture

• Establish and maintain clear rules, routines, and behavioral expectations to create a positive, safe, and productive classroom climate.
• Promote positive social-emotional development, conflict resolution skills, and respectful interactions among students.
• Manage classroom materials, technology, and equipment responsibly.

Assessment & Data Analysis

• Administer formative and summative assessments to measure student achievement and growth.
• Analyze assessment data to inform instruction, target intervention strategies, and track progress against district benchmarks.
• Complete report cards, progress reports, and cumulative records in a timely manner.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress, behavioral expectations, and classroom events via conferences, phone calls, and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with grade-level team members, specialist teachers, counselors, and administrative staff during Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Participate in staff meetings, district committees, and required professional development workshops.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or an aligned field from an accredited institution.
• Licensure: Valid Montana Elementary Curriculum Teaching Certification.
• Background Check: Successful clearance of a state and federal fingerprint background check as required by Montana law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough understanding of child development and elementary pedagogy.
• Proficiency in classroom technology tools (e.g., interactive whiteboards, learning management systems, student data software).
• Familiarity with trauma-informed teaching practices and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, parents, and young learners.

Compensation & Working Schedule

• Salary: Placed on the district certified teacher salary schedule based on degree level and accredited teaching experience. We accept up to 7 years of experience for placement.
• Benefits: Montana Public Employees' Retirement System (TRS), comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, paid discretionary leave.
• Term: 10-month contract with a 4 day week.

Pay: $42,863.00 - $49,395.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person