Early Childhood Lead Teacher -Toddler Room - Full-Time

The Staff Pad•Helena, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At The Staff Pad, we’re proud to partner with a respected non-profit healthcare system in beautiful Helena, MT, to hire a caring and reliable Early Childhood Lead Teacher for the Toddler Room who is excited to create a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment for children ages 19 months - 3 years. This is an organization known for compassionate care, strong community values, and a commitment to being Montana’s gold standard in healthcare.

Requirements

Minimum two years of experience in a licensed child care facility
Knowledge of childhood growth and development
Ability to apply child development principles to individual needs
AHA Heartsaver CPR and First Aid certification (within 30 days of hire)
Montana Early Childhood Project Practitioner Registry (within 15 days of hire)
Infant Safety Essentials (within 30 days of hire) and Health & Safety Required Professional Development (within 90 days of hire)
Complete mandatory 16-hour annual training and maintain required St. Peter's Health and State Child Care Licensing immunizations
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Genuine passion for working with young children with a calm, patient, and reassuring approach
Sound judgment and critical thinking focused on child safety
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
Collaboration and communication with staff, families, and community partners
Ability to maintain a safe environment and respond effectively in classroom and outdoor settings

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate (CDA) or college degree preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise toddlers (19 months–3 years) in a safe, nurturing environment
Plan and lead age-appropriate activities and learning experiences
Provide constant supervision during play, meals, naps, and transitions
Support, mentor & collaborate with Assistant Teachers, trainees, and support staff
Guide positive behavior, encourage exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, & social development
Prepare classroom materials and environments to support curriculum
Assess individual and group needs, strengths, and interests
Monitor and report suspected child abuse
Attend required trainings, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development
Share classroom cleaning and sanitizing responsibilities
Maintain compliance with State Licensing, Health Department, and Fire Marshal standards