Elementary Curriculum

Zurich Elementary School, Zurich, MT 59547

Salary: Starting at $35,000 then depending on experience

Job Description:

Zurich School is seeking highly motivated teachers for the 2023-2024 school year. Zurich School-District 17 is a K-8 elementary rural school with approximately thirty students and a staff of three teachers and two full-time aides.

New Positions: Kindergarten-First grades teacher with an expected enrollment of 4-6 students

Grades 6-8 with an expected enrollment of 4-6 students

A supportive community and the small class sizes provide a nurturing environment that develops individual strengths and abilities.

Supplemental Information:

SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL PROVIDE HOUSING

Credit on the salary will be given for up to 10 years contracted teaching experience.

The school district will provide possible housing options.

All costs for Professional Development and Continuing Education are paid as part of additional salary benefits.

Paid leave includes 10 days sick leave per year accumulative to 30 days, 5 days of bereavement, 2 days personal leave, and 5 days of professional leave.

Teachers/resource room aide will be responsible for their grade levels and teaching all subject areas including art and physical education. Some of the job responsibilities are listed below.

Provide quality instruction by using effective lesson plan development and a variety of teaching tools matching state standards.

Classroom management and development of an effective discipline/reward system.

Meet the diverse needs, abilities, and interests of the students.

Must be confident, organized, and a positive motivator for young children.

Establish good communication with the parents and staff.

Comply with all School Board policies and directives.

Located on Highway 2 in north central Montana, Zurich is a fifteen-minute drive from Harlem or Chinook and is about thirty minutes from Havre. We are surrounded by many outdoor opportunities in our region include skiing, hunting, camping, and fishing.

The area is very much farm and ranch country with many ways, such as branding and rodeos, to experience the western way of life. Our small community is a great place to live and raise a family.

Academic Qualifications:

Candidate must have (or pending) a valid Montana Educator’s License with an elementary endorsement.