Employment Opportunities

Teaching Positions

As a reminder, you must be working for a Montana public school district to work for Montana Digital Academy. Temporary positions like substitutes do not qualify.

Middle School Lead and Online Teachers

MTDA seeks applicants to teach in our middle school field test for the Spring 2022 semester. Successful applicants will have experience teaching at the middle school level, proficient or better technical skills, student-centered teaching and learning philosophies, and a belief that students can meet learning goals in an online environment.

MTDA’s field test will include both core and elective courses. Successful applicants will complete orientation in November and December, and then spend time independently and with MTDA staff to set up courses for January 2022 delivery. Applicants must have appropriate Montana teacher licensure.

Area of specific need:

Music

Anticipated middle school course offerings:

Mathematics Core (6, 7, 8)
Social Studies Core (6, 7, 8)
English/Language Arts Core (6, 7, 8)
Science (6, 7, 8)
Indigenous Studies
Health
Scratch Coding
2D Art
Exploring Music
Career Explorations

The review of applications is ongoing. MTDA has filled most lead teacher positions as of 12/8/2021, however, if you are interested in working with MTDA in the future, please apply now to be part of our “bench” to be available for extra needs in the spring.

Lead Teachers for Indigenous Language

Montana Digital Academy seeks LEAD TEACHERS for upcoming indigenous language courses to assist in directing course curriculum development as well as teaching the first section of the course each semester. MTDA Lead Teachers work with the MTDA Assistant Director/Curriculum Director to evaluate curriculum and mind provide oversight to all sections of the course to guarantee consistent, high-quality, standards-based instruction. The position may require contract work during the summer for curriculum development when needed. Positions are open until filled.

MTDA seeks teachers that have licensure and endorsements as listed below for online course development and online teaching work:

Assiniboine K-12	Licensure Endorsement Area: 06Z ASB
Blackfeet K-12	Licensure Endorsement Area: 06Z BLA
Cheyenne K-12	Licensure Endorsement Area: 06Z CHE
Chippewa K-12	Licensure Endorsement Area: 06Z CHI
Cree K-12	Licensure Endorsement Area: 06Z CRE
Crow K-12	Licensure Endorsement Area: 06Z CRO
Dakota K-12	Licensure Endorsement Area: 06Z DAK
Gros Ventre K-12	Licensure Endorsement Area: 06Z GV
Kootenai K-12	Licensure Endorsement Area: 06Z KOO
Salish K-12	Licensure Endorsement Area: 06Z SAL

Online Teachers

Montana Digital Academy seeks qualified Montana-licensed teachers to work as online instructors to teach Montana Digital Academy courses for 2021-2022. All online teacher positions are dependent on enrollment, but, MTDA anticipates needs in the following subject areas:

German
Latin
Agriculture (successful candidates must be endorsed 18*)

Teaching opportunities are generally for fall and spring programming. MTDA summer positions are typically filled by existing staff. At this time, we do not anticipate needing any summer-only positions for Summer 2021.

Credit Recovery Teachers

MTDA seeks Credit Recovery Teachers for future semesters to work with MTDA Connect, our flexible credit recovery program.

None at this time.

To Apply

To apply for an MTDA instructional position, follow these steps:

Read the job descriptions below as well as the teacher compensation information.
Download the application below.
Send a completed application as well as a current resume/CV and a letter of support from a supervisor to the email below.

All positions are open until filled. All application materials must be emailed only to workwithmtda@montanadigitalacademy.org. All questions about the teacher application process should be directed to Jason Neiffer, MTDA Assistant Director/Curriculum Director, 406-203-1812 or jason.neiffer@montanadigitalacademy.org.

Job Descriptions

MTDA Interlocal Agreement

MTDA Interlocal Agreement