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title: Lead/Assistant Early Learning Teacher
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| **Company** | gallatinvalleyymca.org |
| **Location** | Bozeman, MT |
| **Salary** | $17/hr - $20/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time, Part Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 24, 2026 |
## Description

### **We're Hiring at Healthy Learning Academy! Join Our Early Learning Team!**

**Location:** Gallatin Valley YMCA, Bozeman, MT

**Positions Available:**

- **Lead Teacher (Full-Time)**
- **Assistant Teacher (Part-Time or Full-Time)**

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment? The Gallatin Valley YMCA’s Healthy Learning Academy is seeking dedicated early childhood professionals to join our dynamic team serving children ages 3 months to 6 years.

### **Why Work With Us?**

At the Y, our culture is:

- **Welcoming** – Open to all.
- **Genuine** – We value individuality.
- **Hopeful** – We believe in every person’s potential.
- **Nurturing** – Supporting growth at every step.
- **Determined** – Committed to building a stronger community.

### **Lead Teacher – Key Responsibilities:**

- Develop and lead classroom curriculum for infants to preschool-aged children.
- Promote positive guidance, language, and literacy development.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
- Communicate with families and staff through Brightwheel and regular check-ins.
- Mentor assistant teachers and support professional development.

### **Assistant Teacher – Key Responsibilities:**

- Support the Lead Teacher in implementing lesson plans and classroom routines.
- Encourage positive social-emotional development and healthy habits.
- Assist with daily care needs such as meals, transitions, and supervision.
- Help create a warm, tidy, and developmentally appropriate learning space.

### **Requirements:**

- Background check & fingerprinting required.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days).
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Enthusiasm for early childhood education and teamwork!

Experience in licensed early learning settings is preferred, but we welcome individuals who are eager to learn and grow.

### **Ready to Make an Impact?**

Help children grow into confident, capable individuals while being part of a supportive, mission-driven team.

**Apply today** by visiting [gallatinvalleyymca.org](https://www.gallatinvalleyymca.org/).

Questions? Contact us at (406) 994-9622.

### **Requirements:**

- Background check & fingerprinting required.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days).
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Enthusiasm for early childhood education and teamwork!

Experience in licensed early learning settings is preferred, but we welcome individuals who are eager to learn and grow.
## Skills

- Supervision
- First Aid Certification
- Teamwork
- Lesson Planning
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
- Fingerprinting
- Continuous Learning
- Inclusive Education
## Benefits

- Professional Development

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/lead-assistant-early-learning-teacher-at-gallatinvalleyymca-org-01a0b3c6-9949-7650-b7f3-fd735a2998f2?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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