At Bretz RV & Marine, our culture is built around our core values of passion, teamwork, growth, family, and profitability. As the largest RV and marine dealership group in the five-state region, we're committed to creating a workplace where employees can build rewarding careers while making a meaningful impact. We invest in our people, provide opportunities for growth, and believe that great teams are built by supporting one another both at work and at home.
One of the ways we live those values is through our on-site childcare center. We know that finding dependable, high-quality childcare can be one of the biggest challenges for working parents. That's why we've created a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where our employees' children can learn, grow, and thrive while their parents are at work.
We're looking for an Early Childhood Teacher to join our childcare team. Whether you have experience as a preschool teacher, childcare teacher, daycare teacher, nanny, paraprofessional, or are building a career in Early Childhood Education, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your own career in a supportive, family-oriented environment.
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Our Early Childhood Teachers play an important role in creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow. You'll help children build social, emotional, and developmental skills while partnering with families and fellow educators to provide exceptional care.
Responsibilities:
• Provide attentive, nurturing care for infants and young children while maintaining daily schedules and routines
• Assist with feeding, diapering, hygiene, and other daily care needs
• Create a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment
• Develop and encourage age appropriate learning, creativity, and social development
• Introduce children to art, music, sensory activities, outdoor play, and other educational experiences
• Observe children's developmental progress and communicate with parents and leadership
• Monitor children for health, behavioral, and emotional concerns while maintaining a safe learning environment
• Prepare children for the next stage of development and school readiness
• Partner with parents to support educational and behavioral goals
• Assist with lesson preparation and classroom activities
• Maintain classroom cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards
• Support fellow teachers and assist with additional duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Passion for working with children and early childhood education
• Positive attitude with a patient, caring, and dependable personality
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced childcare environment
• Professionalism, reliability, and adaptability
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, and assist children weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the workday
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, sit on the floor, and move comfortably between the floor and standing throughout the day
• Ability to successfully pass a background check
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification required
• Early Childhood Practitioner Level 1 Certification required
• Current record of immunizations required
Schedule:
• Part time
• Monday through Friday
• 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM (6:30 PM during peak season)
Education and/or Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience as a childcare teacher, preschool teacher, daycare teacher, nanny, educational assistant, paraprofessional, or in an early childhood education setting preferred
• Candidates pursuing a career in Early Childhood Education are encouraged to apply
Compensation:
• $16.00 to $18.00 per hour DOE
• Higher starting wages available for qualified candidates with required certifications and relevant experience
Benefits (eligible full time team members):
• Competitive pay and opportunities for growth
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Profit sharing
• Employee discounts
• On site employee daycare (select locations)
• Employee borrow program (take a camper and GO CAMPING)
• Holiday pay and paid time off benefits vary by position and company policy
Disclosure:
This list is not exhaustive. Benefits are governed by plan documents and company policy and may vary by position, location, and employment status. Eligibility may include waiting periods, hours worked requirements, and other conditions, subject to applicable law.
Bretz RV's Commitment to You:
• Opportunity to work in a family oriented environment where work life balance matters
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Team building activities and events throughout the year
• The opportunity to be part of a growing company that values its employees as much as its customers
About Our Dealership
Bretz RV & Marine is a family-owned dealership group with a deep-rooted history in the outdoor adventure industry. Founded in 1967 in Missoula, Montana, we started with a single location. Over the years, we've grown into one of the largest RV and marine dealerships in the region, with multiple locations across Montana, Idaho, and Washington. Despite our growth, we've remained true to our mission of helping families go camping and boating, enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and get back out quickly when the unexpected happens. We continue to make decisions based on our core values of passion, teamwork, growth, family, and profitability, ensuring that every customer receives a world-class purchasing and ownership experience.
Our success is built on our people. We invest in training, career development, and fostering a culture where every team member feels valued. Whether you're in our childcare center, on the sales floor, in the service department, or behind the scenes, you play an important role in helping Bretz employees and customers succeed. At Bretz RV & Marine, we're committed to creating an environment where people can build meaningful careers while making a difference every day.
EEOC
Our company maintains a firm policy of equal employment opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote, and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
RV Manufacturers:
Airstream, Coachmen, CrossRoads, Dutchmen, Entegra Coach, Forest River, Grand Design, Heartland, Keystone RV, KZ RV, NuCamp, Redwood, Thor, Tiffin, Ember RV, Brinkley RV, Oliver Trailers.
Boat Manufacturers:
Barletta, Sea-Doo, Bayliner, Chaparral, Crownline, Smokercraft, Lowe, Starcraft, MB Sport, Sun Chaser, Yamaha Outboards, Honda Outboards, Mercury/Mercruiser, Volvo Marine, Thunderjet, Sylvan Boats.
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