Lead Infant Teacher — Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Are you an experienced early childhood educator who loves working with infants and wants the opportunity to lead a classroom

Discovery Kidzone is looking for acaring experienced Lead Infant Teacherto join our Helena this role youll create a nurturing classroom where infants feel safe supported and excited to learn while helping guide and mentor the teachers who work alongside you.

If youre ready to take the next step in your early childhood education career well provide the coaching resources and professional development to help you succeed.

Why Youll Love Working at Discovery Kidzone

• Monday-Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends
• Competitive hourly pay based on education and experience
• Performance bonus opportunities of up to an additional$2.00 per hour
• Paid professional development and continuing education
• Career advancement opportunities
• 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

What Youll Do

As a Lead Infant Teacher youll be responsible for creating a safe engaging and developmentally appropriate classroom while building strong relationships with children families and your teaching team.

Youll:

• Lead daily classroom routines for infants and young toddlers
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Create a warm responsive and engaging classroom environment
• Support childrens cognitive social emotional language and physical development
• Build trusting relationships with children and their families
• Observe document and communicate childrens developmental progress
• Maintain consistent classroom routines and expectations
• Mentor and support Assistant Teachers while promoting teamwork
• Maintain a clean organized and safe classroom
• Ensure compliance with Montana licensing requirements and Discovery Kidzone policies
• Partner with center leadership to maintain high-quality classroom operations

What Were Looking For

Were looking for an educator who is ready to lead with confidence patience and a genuine passion for infants.

• At least2 years of experienceworking in a licensed childcare or early learning program
• Experience working with infants or toddlers preferred
• Leadership experience is a plus butnot required
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent coursework preferred
• Strong classroom management communication organization and leadership skills
• Dependable patient professional and team-oriented
• Passion for supporting childrens early development
• 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

Grow Your Career With Discovery Kidzone

At Discovery Kidzone we believe great teachers deserve great support. We invest in our educators through coaching professional development continuing education and opportunities for advancement.

Whether youre looking to strengthen your leadership skills pursue additional early childhood credentials or grow into a larger leadership role were here to support your goals.

If youre an experienced infant teacher ready to lead a classroom and make a lasting difference in the lives of young childrenwed love to meet you!

Apply today and become part of the Discovery Kidzone team in Helena!

Required Experience:

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