Turner Public School Hiring for Elementary Education Teacher Full Time

Turner Public School is seeking an elementary teacher for the 2023-24 school year. Specifically, we are looking for a highly energetic team player for our 3-4 grade classroom that is focused on student success and academic achievement of each student. The ideal candidate will have Montana certification and be able to differentiate instruction in a combined elementary classroom setting. Included below are some of the general expectations of Turner Public School.

– Schedule 7:30 AM to 4:15 PM Monday through Thursday.

– Plans and develops course of study suitable for a particular grade level following district curriculum guidelines and state requirements.

– Apply curriculum standards to daily lessons and concepts taught.

– Prepares daily lesson plans, using a variety of means, including lectures, projects, group discussions, exhibits, library resources, computers and Internet

– Monitor students at all times during regular school hours.

– Shares with other teachers lunchroom duties and lunch hour supervision.

– Use the grading system developed by the district.

– Assess and evaluate current curriculum material.

– Complies with district rules as outlined in CBA, Staff Handbook, Board Policy and directives.

– Provide proper student supervision at all times.

– Keep data and records on all students.

– Conducts Parent/Teacher Conferences on both a regularly scheduled and as needed basis.

– Attend staff functions including staff meetings.

– Participate in all professional development activities (educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops) as required by the district and/or state.

– Maintain all certification requirements.

– Establish good working relationships with parents and other staff members.

– Extra duties as assigned in order to maintain a functional school environment.

Turner Public School has 53 students in grades K-12, with 10 teachers and 8 classified staff members. Most of our students live on large-scale production farms or ranches, and we have almost no behavioral issues. Our district operates on a 4-day week and continuously makes Adequate Yearly Progress. The district offers comprehensive educational offerings, as well as multiple co/extra-curricular activities for all students. We provide small class sizes and dual college credit in conjunction with the Montana University system.

Turner is located in North Central Montana, twelve miles south of the Canadian border. We are an active rural community that is very supportive of education and school activities. The district offers housing, which is within walking distance of the school. For the first contract year, housing and utilities are rent-free and only $200 monthly for housing/utilities every year after that. Our teaching positions qualify us to receive the Quality Educator Loan Assistance of up to $3,000, $4,000 & $5,000 over three years.

In a small town like Turner, the things you do daily as an educator matter; you are truly making a difference instead of your work getting lost in the shuffle of a busier place. The ability to have a positive impact on the life of each student is a reality. A successful teaching candidate is invested in our students and willing to commit to our school and community.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $27,756.00 – $39,664.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Grade levels:

• 3rd grade
• 4th grade

School subjects:

• English
• History
• Math
• Physical Education
• Reading
• Social Studies

School type:

• Public school

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Turner, MT 59542: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location