Career & Technical Education (CTE) Business Education Teacher
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Job Location:
Billings, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 41890 - 83332
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Start Date: June 22 2026 (for summer employment option) or August 24 2026
ABOUT YELLOWSTONE ACADEMY
Yellowstone Academy (YA) provides a supportive structured and student-centered learning environment focused on academic growth career readiness and character development. YA serves both a residential population of students from throughout the United States and a day school population from surrounding Montana school districts.
We are committed to helping students develop the skills necessary for success in school career and life. Our team emphasizes consistency structure emotional support and meaningful relationships to promote student growth and achievement.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Yellowstone Academy is seeking a qualified Career & Technical Education (CTE) Business Education Teacher dedicated to working with a diverse student population in need of consistency structure and emotional support.
The CTE Business Education Teacher will deliver engaging standards-aligned instruction aligned with Montana Office of Public Instruction (OPI) CTE standards. This position plays a vital role in helping students develop financial literacy employability skills business knowledge career awareness and postsecondary planning skills.
Classes are intentionally small (up to 10 students) allowing for individualized instruction and meaningful connections. Yellowstone Academy utilizes a relationship-based approach to education supported by strong collaboration among academic residential clinical and support staff. Teachers benefit from consistent staff support and a team-oriented environment focused on student success.
The ideal candidate will collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop lesson plans implement curriculum and monitor student progress. We are looking for an educator who is as passionate about the growth and development of the students in our care as we are.
The successful candidate will maintain a fun interactive classroom environment while also ensuring it is structured organized and conducive to learning.
Because Yellowstone Academy operates year-round summer employment opportunities and additional instructional opportunities for extra compensation are available.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach CTE Business and career-focused courses such as:
- Introduction to Business
- Personal Finance
- Business Technology & Computer Applications
- Exploring Careers
Align curriculum with Montana CTE standards and career pathways
Incorporate project-based learning and real-world applications
Integrate workplace readiness career exploration and employability skills
Support and monitor students using online learning platforms for credit recovery and elective coursework
Provide academic support and progress monitoring for students completing online courses
Develop partnerships with local Billings-area businesses and community organizations
Support work-based learning internships and career exploration opportunities
Maintain accurate student records and comply with state reporting requirements
Collaborate with academic residential clinical and support staff to support individualized student plans
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary Range: $41890 $83332 (DOE)
Participation in the Montana Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
Health and benefits package
Professional development opportunities
Additional paid opportunities for year-round instruction including summer school enrichment programming credit recovery and expanded CTE offerings
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Valid Montana teaching license with appropriate CTE endorsement (or ability to obtain)
Strong knowledge of business principles financial literacy and career readiness skills
Ability to engage and support diverse learners
Strong classroom management and organizational skills
Preferred:
Industry experience in business finance technology or related field
Experience working in alternative residential or specialized educational settings
Experience with online learning platforms and credit recovery systems
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit:
Cover letter
Resume
Montana teaching license (or proof of eligibility)
Three professional references
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
For questions about this position please contact:
Keith Tresch
Email:
Phone:
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please visit the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch website to learn more about our facility:
Academy offers regular education special education vocational education Title programs and 504 services. YA operates year-round with a traditional school year and a summer school program (additional pay available). Students who complete high school graduation requirements may graduate at the completion of a semester.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Sports Coaching
- Physical Education
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Classroom Experience
- Lesson Planning
- Physiology Knowledge
- Special Education
- Special Needs
- Teaching
- Cordova
