What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outdoor Preschool / Kindergarten Teacher position at Deep Roots School?
Job Summary
Deep Roots School is looking to hire for the Fall 2025/2026 school year!
*Employee will be hired to start at the end of August
Deep Roots School is built upon a vision that seeks to bring a unique learn-by-doing educational experience to our youth through the practices and teachings of agricultural and outdoor skills.
Deep Roots School is looking for individuals with a love for the outdoors and a passion for teaching to join our crew. We're seeking co-teachers aspiring to teach Kindergarten and Preschool aged students ages 3-6.
Duties
- Lead instruction for Kindergarten or Preschool aged students during morning table time
- Support in farm jobs, projects, activities and games throughout the day
- Hold a fun, adventurous learning environment, yay!
- Administer End-of-Day and Start-of-Day clean up tasks
- Aid with student check in / out during pickup and drop off
Requirements
- Prior teaching and / or childcare experience (Kindergarten instruction preferred but not mandatory)
- Dependability and reliability, employees we can trust to show up consistently
- Ability to work in the outdoors, including cold, winter weather
- Ability to be around dogs, outdoor cats, and chickens
- Willingness to alter / adapt teaching and activities to meet needs of both advanced and new learners in your classroom group
- Willingness to adapt and learn in new environments
- Be okay with getting dirty in the soil / gardens :)
Work Week Hours:
Monday - Thursday (8:00am - 4:00pm)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- At Deep Roots we practice hands on, real world learning. What skills could you offer to the school?
- Tell us a little bit about you! What are your hobbies, interests, values, etc?
- Please list prior employment for the years 2022 - 2025.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Columbia Falls, MT 59912 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Columbia Falls, MT 59912: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19