Kester School is no longer accepting applications for the 2025/2026 teaching position.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Kester School is currently accepting applications for a K-8 grade teaching position. Applicant must be a self-starter, creative, highly organized, with the ability to multi-task, and be willing to work collaboratively with other members of the school, staff, and parents. Due to the location and size of the school the teacher is responsible for all areas of study including music, art, physical education, a Christmas Program, as well as other duties required at a rural school.
Kester School is a one-room country school located 26 miles Northeast of Jordan, MT, on an all-weather gravel road. Due to the remote location of the school, applicant must have a valid driver license and provide their own transportation. The school is rooted in the middle of an agriculture community that also has amazing access to recreational areas for hunting, fishing, and hiking. The school district was established in 1930, with various buildings and moves transpiring over the years. The current building and location of the school has been here since the mid 1960’s. Over recent years the school has been through several renovations, anywhere from new siding and windows to a mono-slab heated floor. The school also had an addition built on to it that added a lunch/multi-purpose room and library/OT room. There are many technological advances incorporated in the school as well. All students have their own I-pad and Chromebook, there is a Smart Board, and every few years new curriculum is purchased to keep up with the Standards. School is a four-day week with a current enrollment of one student.
Housing provided is an unfurnished 2015 Shultz 16 x 80 three bedroom, two bath mobile home, with central air, and an attached mudroom close to the school, utilities included. Housing is fenced separately from the school yard. There is also an unattached one car garage available for use. The housing is also pet friendly upon the approval of the school district.
Standard Application Process Applies: Candidates should hold a Montana Teaching license or be capable of obtaining one; proof of certification with elementary endorsement is required. Employment will require a background check and fingerprints. For an application, please click the link below or contact Wendy Schenk at wschenk@kesterschool23.org or by calling (406) 557-2136.
All completed applications shall be mailed to:
Kester School
PO Box 245
Jordan, MT 59337
or emailed to:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Each participating school district prohibits discrimination against or harassment of any person employed by or seeking employment with the school district because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or because of age, physical or mental disability, or genetic information, when the reasonable demands of the position do not require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or gender distinction. People of disability may request reasonable accommodation in the hiring process by contacting the school district personnel office.
DRUG FREE/TOBACCO FREE POLICIES
The school district is a drug free, tobacco free school and, as such, requires all employees to adhere to specific drug free, tobacco free policies.