Elementary Curriculum

Choteau Elementary School has openings for two full-time teachers for the 2024-25 school year.  Applicant must have a valid Montana Educator License with an Elementary K-8 endorsement and or demonstrate the ability to obtain proper certification.  Choteau Elementary School is home to approximately 190 students in grades K-6 with a student-teacher ratio of 15.  The school has an established MTSS for students and values the philosophy of MBI.  The PAX program is also utilized in the elementary school.  Professional development is valued and pursued as a staff with many opportunities provided.  Choteau Elementary School has a top-notch teaching staff that works seamlessly to provide a quality educational experience for all students. 

Choteau, the county seat of Teton County, is a small Class B community located approximately 50 miles northwest of Great Falls with a breathtaking view of the Rocky Mountain Front. Spring Creek flows through our City Park. Choteau’s location provides bountiful outdoor opportunities including skiing, hiking, hunting, and fishing within minutes.  Eureka Reservoir, a popular recreation spot, is a ten-minute drive from the city.  Choteau is an agriculture-based community with a population of 1,500.  It has a small-town feel with an involved community that values education. Our small community is home to many businesses including:

• Teton County Medical Center

• Benefis  (clinic, emergency room, and hospital care)

• Alluvia Health Care (clinic care)

• Choteau Drug

• Country Hallmark

• Rex’s (a grocery store)

• Roxy Theater

• The Alley Cat (bowling alley)

• Old West Lumber

• Ace Hardware

• Family Dollar/Dollar Tree

• Main Street Express (gas and convenience store), 

• Three restaurants

• John Henry’s, Log Cabin, and The Deli

• Two coffee shops

• Merika and Copper Creek

• Curly Willow - floral/liquor store

• Other amenities include three apartment buildings, two banks, one licensed daycare, a private 3 & 4-year-old preschool, two thrift stores, a variety of churches, hair and nail salons, insurance agencies, and accounting firms.

Choteau Public Schools starting salary is $31,579.  The district accepts up to twelve (12) of teaching experience.