Daycare Teacher

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Early Childhood

Date Posted:
5/19/2026

Location:
Three Forks Elementary

Date Available:
TBD

Closing Date:
TBD
THREE FORKS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

School District No. J-24 . 212 East Neal, Three Forks, MT 59752

Daycare Teacher

Posted:05/04/2026

Salary: $17.37 - $20.53 (hourly wage will vary based on experience)

Contract Days: 165

Daily: Three Forks operates on a four-day school week, Monday through Thursday, and one Friday per month. 2027 - 2027 School Calendar

Reports to: Early Childhood Director

Childcare Facility Operation:

• Provide direct care and supervision to a group of children, ensuring their safety, well-being, and comfort.
• Observe and assess children's progress and behavior to identify individual needs and areas for improvement.
• Open and close the facility; perform daily facility safety checks.
• Supervise Assistant Teachers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Teachers to develop and share lesson plans that support the approved curriculum.
• Collaborate with the Director on the enrollment and registration of children.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences; build positive relationships with parents.
• Other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Only the minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

Administrative:

• Maintain accurate records of children's attendance, development, and any incidents that occur.
• Collect childcare information from parents to ensure that individual care is provided.
• Check in with the Childcare Director on issues as needed.

Safety:

• Work safely to prevent accidents
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and clutter-free facility to ensure children's safety.
• Ensure safety protocols, including emergency procedures and health guidelines, are followed diligently.
• Document child injuries and illnesses when needed.
• Promote and observe safe work methods; use safety equipment, secure work sites, participate in and conduct safety trainings.

Equipment Used:

A variety of electronic and technology devices, computers, copiers, and telephones/voice mail.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Physical Demands:


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk, and stand; twist at neck and waist; kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments. May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds.

Mental/Motor Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work. The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another). Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available. The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions that require oral and written communication.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Three Forks is a Class B district, Pre-K through 12th grade, with approximately 775 students.

Application Materials Needed:

1. District classified application ()
2. Resume
3. 3 Letters of Recommendation

Contact Information:

Lisa Malmquist, MS Principal/Director of Children's Services
Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io (ext. 203)
Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io
212 East Neal

Three Forks, Montana 59752