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.