Lead Infant Teacher
About The Position
Infant Teacher – Early Childhood Educator Discovery Kidzone | Mt City, MT Teachers Are Heroes — Come Be One With Us! Do you want to work in a fun, engaging, and loving environment for children ? Are you ready to continue your legacy or begin your journey in Early Childhood Education and make a meaningful difference? Discovery Kidzone , the premier women-led early learning center in Helena, Montana , is excited to add passionate educators to our growing team! Our vision is simple: Make the MAGIC of PLAY a priority in all facets of life. Learn more about our team: https://www.discoverykidzone.com/careers Pay Base pay determined by education and experience. Performance bonuses available up to an additional $2.00 per hour. Benefits Competitive salary Employee childcare discounts worth up to $6,760+ annually Paid Time Off and paid trainings Medical, dental and vision benefits 401K w/ 3% employer match Paid professional development & continuing education Flexible schedules (position dependent) Annual Staff Retreat Staff appreciation parties Advancement opportunities across multiple locations Supportive, playful team environment Member of the Childcare Success Academy Responsibilities Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans for infants and toddlers Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment Document children’s learning through photos, displays, and classroom materials Maintain positive daily communication with families Ensure compliance with childcare licensing standards Plan and implement curriculum aligned with Discovery Kidzone philosophy Post and maintain weekly lesson plans Collaborate with staff to maintain classroom organization and materials Qualifications Experience working with infants or toddlers preferred AA in Early Childhood Education preferred or willingness to obtain a CDA within 6 months Leadership experience is a plus Ability to pass FBI, DOJ, and Child Abuse background checks We’re looking for someone who is: Compassionate with children Reliable and dependable Eager to learn and grow Creative, energetic, and team-oriented Join Our Team If you believe in the power of play, connection, and early learning , we would love to meet you. Apply today and help make a difference in the lives of children at Discovery Kidzone.
Requirements
- Experience working with infants or toddlers preferred
- AA in Early Childhood Education preferred or willingness to obtain a CDA within 6 months
- Ability to pass FBI, DOJ, and Child Abuse background checks
- Compassionate with children
- Reliable and dependable
- Eager to learn and grow
- Creative, energetic, and team-oriented
Nice To Haves
- Leadership experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans for infants and toddlers
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment
- Document children’s learning through photos, displays, and classroom materials
- Maintain positive daily communication with families
- Ensure compliance with childcare licensing standards
- Plan and implement curriculum aligned with Discovery Kidzone philosophy
- Post and maintain weekly lesson plans
- Collaborate with staff to maintain classroom organization and materials
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Employee childcare discounts worth up to $6,760+ annually
- Paid Time Off and paid trainings
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401K w/ 3% employer match
- Paid professional development & continuing education
- Flexible schedules (position dependent)
- Annual Staff Retreat
- Staff appreciation parties
- Advancement opportunities across multiple locations
- Supportive, playful team environment
- Member of the Childcare Success Academy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
