Lead Early Childhood Assistant Teacher | Kid Kare & Infant Center

Logan Health•Kalispell, MT

About The Position

Leaders Wanted: Inspire Young Minds and Shape Bright Futures! Logan Health Kid Kare is seeking a Full-Time Early Childhood Lead Teacher to join our passionate, collaborative team! If you love creating engaging learning environments, guiding young children through key developmental milestones, and mentoring others, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation. Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. What We’re Looking For We’re searching for a caring, patient, and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about early childhood development. Our ideal candidate is: Positive, dependable, and emotionally intelligent Attentive to each child’s needs, strengths, and unique background Creative, flexible, and able to adapt quickly A strong communicator who works well in a team environment About Our Center Kid Kare and Kid Kare Infant Center are licensed by the state of Montana and rated STAR 3 in the STARS to Quality Program—reflecting our commitment to excellence. We care for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, serving Logan Health employees on a space-available basis. Our environment encourages exploration, self-sufficiency, curiosity, and early developmental milestones that set the foundation for lifelong learning. What You’ll Be Doing As a Lead Teacher, you’ll take the helm in creating a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can thrive during their most formative years. Your leadership will guide both children and staff toward excellence in early childhood education.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
Completion of Montana state-required early childhood training within 6 months of hire
Completion of STARS Assistant Teacher training within 12 months
CPR/AED certified or able to obtain within 30 days (training provided)
Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
Genuine love for working with young children

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred

Responsibilities

Creating a Safe, Engaging Environment Ensure all play and learning areas are hazard-free and meet health and safety standards.
Design and implement age-appropriate activities that spark curiosity, creativity, and cognitive growth.
Maintain compliance with Montana state daycare licensure and STARs program requirements.
Lead & Mentor Model best practices for classroom management and child development.
Delegate tasks and mentor assistant teachers to foster teamwork and professional growth.
Support new staff through training and guidance, promoting a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
Support & Supervise Children Provide consistent supervision and emotional support for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years.
Guide children through daily routines, play-based learning, and developmental milestones.
Identify and address developmental delays with appropriate strategies and resources.
Collaborate with Families Communicate regularly with parents about developmental goals, behavior plans, and progress.
Build trusting relationships that respect each child’s background, abilities, and culture.
Administrative & Documentation Accurately complete observations, developmental screenings, attendance records, and progress reports.
Ensure compliance with food program requirements and other regulatory standards.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k) with generous matching
Employer-provided life insurance
Voluntary life and disability insurance options
Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident options
Employee assistance program (EAP)
FSA / HSA offerings
Free parking
Paid time off, Holiday pay, and Illness bank
Employee referral program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Wellness Program that includes wellness coaching, classes, wellness incentives and more
Logan Health Fitness Center - Waived registration fee and 1/2 off monthly membership dues