Elementary Curriculum

Hays/Lodge Pole School District — Elementary Teacher Beginning the 2026–2027 School YearWelcome to Hays/Lodge Pole Schools!We are a community dedicated to growth, and our students and staff welcome new colleagues with open arms. We are committed to building on our momentum and continuing progress toward our academic goals. Recent improvements to our facilities include an updated athletic training room and equipment, an indoor archery range, a new greenhouse, mobile Chromebook labs available for classroom use, and new SmartBoards installed throughout our classrooms.Our CommunityHays/Lodge Pole School District is located on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Little Rocky Mountains. The reservation is home to the Aaniiih and Nakoda peoples and offers a rich cultural environment unlike anywhere else. The district operates a K–6 school in Lodge Pole, MT, and a 7–12 Junior High and High School in Hays, MT.The Fort Belknap community embraces rodeo, powwows, fishing, hunting, and a wide range of outdoor pursuits. The reservation is also home to a herd of Tatanka — the original, full-blooded American bison — residing approximately 25 miles from our school. The southwestern edge of the reservation meets the Missouri River Breaks, and our surroundings include mountains, rivers, lakes, and the storied Snake Butte, a historic quarry site whose stone was used to build the Fort Peck Dam.Compensation & BenefitsIn addition to the rich cultural experience of living and working on Fort Belknap, teachers at our school receive a competitive compensation package:Starting salary: $48,309 for the 2026–2027 school year (teachers may receive credit for up to 16 years of prior experience)Salary increases available for experience, additional education, and certificationsAdditional opportunities for coaching and tutoring stipendsHealth insurance: Shared-contribution Blue Cross Blue Shield Premium Health CoverageLeave: 10 days sick leave and 6 days personal leave annually, with compensation for unused leaveHousing: Discounted local housing rates availableClass sizes: Small and personalized — average of 6 to 20 studentsCultural inclusion: Employees and their families are welcomed to participate in seasonal ceremonies throughout the yearOur Mission"To instill the strength and knowledge to walk anywhere on Earth and fear nothing."To learn more about who we are, visit the Hays/Lodge Pole Schools website at www.hlpschools.k12.mt.us. We hope you'll consider joining our team!