Teaching Positions
Certified Position(s)
Trout Creek Public School is seeking 1–2 certified teachers for the 2026–2027 school year. Positions are full-time, Monday through Friday, with an early release at 12:45 PM on Fridays.
We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Salary is based on years of experience, with the listed rate reflecting a first-year teacher.
Our small class sizes allow for meaningful one-on-one and small group instruction, giving teachers the opportunity to truly know and support each student. Trout Creek is also home to an award-winning archery program that attracts students from across the region.
Located in rural northwest Montana, Trout Creek sits along the Clark Fork River and is surrounded by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. We are approximately one hour from Sandpoint, Idaho, and within driving distance of Missoula and Kalispell.
If you enjoy outdoor recreation—fishing, hiking, hunting, and exploring—Trout Creek offers an unmatched lifestyle alongside a strong, supportive school community.
For more information, please call Vanessa 406-827-3629 or email [email protected].
Certified Teacher
See job description below.
- Endless Possibilities for Outdoor Recreation in beautiful NW Montana
- Certified Base salary of $42,683
- Small class sizes
- Extra-curricular positions available
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance available
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER
REPORTS TO: Lead Teacher
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plans and develops a course of study suitable for a particular grade level following curriculum guidelines of district and state requirements.
Develops and presents specific lesson plans, using a variety of means, including lectures, projects, group discussions, exhibits, field trips, audio-visual and library resources, computers, and the Internet.
Prepares assignments and tests for in-school preparation and homework. Monitors, assists, corrects, and grades student performances.
Conducts standardized tests in accordance with district policies and law.
Maintains order in the classroom and administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior. May prescribe extra assignments, detention, or loss of playground privileges in cases of student misconduct.
Shares with other teachers and aides lunchroom duties and responsibility for monitoring halls and recess periods.
Counsels students when academic difficulties or behavioral problems arise.
Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation. Reports on all aspects of student development for school records and parents; conducts parent-teacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled and an as-needed basis.
Consults with other professionals where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities or problems of social adjustment. Coordinates decisions with parents concerning any specialized intervention which appears warranted.
Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.
Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives, and follows the directives of any related grant goals or objectives.
Recommends promotion and/or placement of students in appropriate classroom situations for the ensuing year.
Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.
Supervises classroom aides and volunteers.
Only minimum duties are listed. Other functions may be required as given or assigned.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Montana Teaching Certificate with proper endorsement.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff, and the community.
Ability to handle stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer, calculator, copier, telephone/voice mail, fax.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside, but some duties will be performed outside, including recess, field trips, etc. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The employee will frequently work irregular or extended hours while performing the duties of this job. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.
The noise level in the work environment is usually 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; and 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 and intensity. The employee is frequently involved in social interactions that require oral and written communications.
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.
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