Lead Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 16.00-21.00

Lead Infant Teacher

Discovery Kidzone | Helena, MT

Full-Time | Start Date: August 24

Lead, Inspire, and Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping infants learn and grow during the most important stage of their development? Do you enjoy mentoring others while creating a warm, engaging classroom where children thrive?

Discovery Kidzone is looking for a caring, experienced Lead Infant Teacher to join our team. If you're ready to take the next step in your early childhood education career, we'll provide the support, coaching, and professional development you need to succeed.

Why You'll Love Working at Discovery Kidzone

• 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

What You'll Do

As our Lead Infant Teacher, you'll create a nurturing, safe, and engaging classroom where infants can learn, explore, and reach important developmental milestones.

Your responsibilities include:

• 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

What We're Looking For

• At least 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare or early learning program
• Experience working with infants or toddlers preferred
• Leadership experience is a plus, but not requiredwe provide coaching and mentorship
• 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

Grow Your Career With Us

At Discovery Kidzone, we believe great teachers deserve opportunities to grow. We invest in our educators through ongoing coaching, professional development, and advancement opportunities because when our teachers succeed, our children succeed.

If you're ready to lead a classroom, inspire young learners, and become part of a supportive team that truly values its educators, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and begin making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in Helena!