Lead Infant Teacher
About The Position
Discovery Kidzone is seeking a caring and experienced Lead Infant Teacher to create a nurturing, safe, and engaging classroom environment for infants. This role involves leading daily routines, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences, fostering children's development, building relationships with families, observing and documenting progress, ensuring compliance with regulations, mentoring assistant teachers, maintaining a clean and safe classroom, and partnering with center leadership. The position offers support, coaching, and professional development opportunities for career growth in early childhood education.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare or early learning program
- Experience working with infants or toddlers preferred
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent coursework preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
- Dependable, patient, and passionate about early childhood education
- CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire)
- Ability to complete all required Montana licensing, training, and background check requirements
Nice To Haves
- Leadership experience is a plus, but not required—we provide coaching and mentorship
Responsibilities
- Lead daily classroom routines for infants and young toddlers
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Foster children's cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development
- Build positive relationships with children and their families
- Observe, document, and communicate children's progress
- Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations and Discovery Kidzone policies
- Mentor and support Assistant Teachers while promoting teamwork
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
- Partner with center leadership to provide exceptional early childhood education
Benefits
- Monday-Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends
- Competitive hourly pay based on education and experience
- Performance bonuses of up to an additional $2.00 per hour
- Paid professional development and continuing education
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
- Employee childcare discounts
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Annual staff conference and employee appreciation events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
