Early Childhood Assistant Teacher - Infants

Job Description

Job Description

The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputable healthcare organization in Helena, MT, and we are seeking a caring and dependable Early Childhood Assistant Teacher to join their Infant Room .

This role supports the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for infants ages 6 weeks to 24 months while supporting their individual developmental and emotional needs.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Lead Teacher with daily infant classroom activities and routines
  
• Provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for infants
  
• Assist with developmentally appropriate activities, learning, and play
  
• Supervise infants in classroom and outdoor play areas
  
• Adapt activities and care to individual infant needs
  
• Help maintain a clean, healthy, and organized classroom
  
• Follow daily classroom routines and lesson plans
  
• Provide classroom coverage and support across infant classrooms as needed
  
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and community resources
  
• Maintain respectful and positive communication with children, families, and staff
  
• Follow state childcare licensing, safety, and center requirements
  
• Participate in required training and professional development
  
• Receive guidance and oversight from the Lead Teacher or Director
  

What We’re Looking For

Education & Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old
  
• High school diploma, GED, or HiSET preferred
  
• American Heart Association HeartSaver CPR and Pediatric First Aid (within 30 days of hire)
  
• Montana Early Childhood Project Practitioner Registry (within 15 days of hire)
  
• Infant Safety Essentials (within 30 days)
  
• Health and Safety Required Professional Development (within 90 days)
  
• Completion of mandatory 16-hour annual training
  
• Current orgnization and State Child Care Licensing-required immunizations
  

Additional Attributes:

• Knowledge & understanding of childhood growth, development & Early Childhood Development principles
  
• Good judgment, critical-thinking, infant supervision and safety skills
  
• Strong team-work, communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple tasks and stressors effectively
  
• Genuine interest in and ability to work with infants ages 6 weeks to 24 months
  
• Flexibility to work across all infant classrooms
  

What You Can Expect

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
  
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  
• Long & Short-Term Disability Coverage, HSA& FSA Options
  
• Generous PTO, Vacation days, holidays & sick leave
  
• Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement
  
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
  
• Cafeteria, Health Club Membership & Affordable Child Care
  
• Success Share Payout
  

Compensation is reviewed annually to remain competitive with industry standards.

If you enjoy working with infants and want to help create a positive, nurturing environment where young children can learn and grow, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing quality early childhood care and development.