Position Title: Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten Teacher-Closes February 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Department: Theodore Jamerson Elementary School
Reports Directly to: TJES Principal
Status: Exempt; Full-time
Salary: $47,536.00
Summary of Duties:
• Greets children, parents, and staff in a friendly manner and maintains a good working relationship with parents.
• Maintains a positive and constant interaction with children.
• Implements the selected Pre-K curriculum.
• Plans developmentally appropriate activities for the children regarding their interests, pace, and style of learning and includes materials and experiences in the classroom that fosters children’s development and progress.
• Prepares and conducts creative daily experiences for the children based upon the goals of Pre-K curriculum.
• Assists children in a caring, nurturing manner with activities that are appropriate to their age and development using a variety of creative materials.
• Responsible for weekly lesson plans.
• Participates in the ongoing assessment of children’s development and progress and maintains a progress reporting system under the direction of the center director.
• Help children develop good cleaning habits, i.e. picking up after themselves and teaches children personal hygiene appropriate for their age and development.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training sessions and planning activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: • The supervision of young children in their care.
Working Conditions:
• Normal working hours are from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Physical Demands:
• Will need to be able to bend, stoop and lift.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.
• ND Teaching Certificate B-3.
Knowledge & Skills:
• Must be punctual and dependable, must be motivated and energetic.
• The ability to always make good rational decisions regarding the safety of children.
• The ability to work collaboratively with TJES staff.
• The ability to develop a trusting relationship with the families of the children.
Required Documents:
- UTTC Application
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Unofficial Copies of College Transcripts
- Valid Driver’s License (must submit a copy)
- ND Teaching License
Opening Date: February 5, 2026
Closing Date: February 19, 2026 11:00 pm
Additional Information:
United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, handicap, marital status, political preference, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization, except as allowed by the Indian preference provision of the civil rights act of 1964, as amended.
A conviction record will not necessarily be a bar from employment. This information will only be used for job-related purposes and only to the extent permitted by applicable law. Federal laws require that employers hire only individuals who are authorized to be lawfully employed in the United States. In compliance with such laws, UTTC will verify the status of every individual offered employment with UTTC. UTTC will not sponsor work-related visas.
Applicants are responsible for providing proof of enrollment in a federally recognized tribe if Indian preference is claimed. Applicants are responsible for providing a copy of his/her United States Government Form DD214 or his/her honorable discharge certificate from any branch of the military service if veteran’s preference is claimed. Failure to provide proof will result in loss of Indian or veteran preference in employment.
Application and required documents can be completed and submitted online at https://uttc.edu/careers/, via email to jckillsplenty@uttc.edu, or mail to Human Resources Department, United Tribes Technical College, 3315 University Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504. Applications and Required Documents received after the closing date and time of a job posting will NOT be considered.
Upon selection, the applicant is responsible for obtaining and completing a Transcript Request Form from the last institution attended. The applicant will submit the completed form to the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will cover any fees required to obtain official transcripts.
