Seeking Passionate Early Childhood Educators to Teach in Yellowstone!
We are located just inside the gates of the first national park!
- year round
- Location:
- Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming
- Experience:
- Some experience required
- Start Date:
- Starts immediately!
Little People's Learning Center is a dynamic preschool/daycare located just within the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park. We serve kids between 3 months and 5 years, focusing on place-based, exploration-centered learning.
We are currently hiring full-time teachers to start as soon as possible. Year-long contracts are preferred, short term contracts are considered depending on fit and interest. Teachers could potentially work with all age groups.
Responsibilities would include:
- Completing training
- A commitment to working with children aged 0-5 and their families in a developmental setting
- Strong communication skills are necessary to develop and maintain relationships with students and families
- Developing curriculum and educational activities for your class to promote physical, mental, and social development
- Planning and helping on field trips and walking in Yellowstone National Park
- Working as a team to keep kids safe, happy, and healthy
- Read books to classes or to small groups.
- Food prep, cleaning, and other support
Pay starts at $14.50 an hour, with raises based on job performance and increased responsibilities available. Limited housing is available, but not guaranteed. We will help the right candidate with the housing search in our area.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to pass a TB risk assessment, a background check, and central registry checks
- At least 18 years old
- Previous experience supervising children
- Ability to lift and transport children up to the age of 5
- A strong work ethic and the team mentality
- Demonstrated ability to handle loud and/or high-stress situations calmly
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience or education in the early childhood field
BENEFITS
- 4 day work week (M-Th)
- Paid sick leave (as accrued) and paid vacation (both can be used after 6 months)
- Compensation for 16 training hours
- $1500/year Health Savings Account (available to access after 6 months)
- Access to Mammoth Employee Rec Center (gym, billiards, etc)
- Location! Teach inside of Yellowstone National Park and use your long weekends to adventure and explore this unique and special area!