Early Childhood Assistant Teacher – Toddler - Full-Time

The Staff Pad; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Disability Coverage (Short & Long-Term

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Assistance

403(b) Retirement Plan with match

Health Club Membership

Affordable Child Care

SuccessShare Payout

Job summary

The Staff Pad in Helena, MT is seeking a caring Early Childhood Assistant Teacher for the Toddler Room to support children ages 19 months to 3 years in a safe, nurturing environment.

You’ll work closely with the Lead Teacher to plan developmentally appropriate activities, supervise daily routines, and help create an engaging learning space across classrooms as needed. This role requires flexibility, teamwork, and adherence to licensing and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in licensed childcare preferred (2+ years).
• Availability to work across classrooms as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing classroom activities.
• Provide constant supervision of toddlers throughout the day.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning experiences.
• Collaborate with Lead Teacher, staff, and families to support children’s development.
• Monitor and report suspected child abuse as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience with children

Positive behavior guidance

Safety and supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

2+ years in licensed childcare

Job description

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher – Toddler - Full-Time

Helena, United States | Posted on 08/13/2026

The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputablehealthcare organization in Helena, MT, and we are seeking a caring anddependable Early Childhood Assistant Teacher for the Toddler Room to supportthe care and development of toddlers ages 19 months to 3 years.

This role works closely with the Lead Teacher tocreate a safe, healthy, stimulating, and developmentally appropriate learningenvironment. Flexibility to work across classrooms based on the needs of thecenter is required.

What You’ll Do

• Supportthe Lead Teacher in planning and executing classroom activities
  
• Provideconstant supervision of toddlers throughout the day, including meals, naptime, planning time, and outdoor play
  
• Maintaina safe, healthy, clean, and stimulating classroom environment
  
• Supportdevelopmentally appropriate curriculum, learning experiences, andclassroom materials
  
• Respondto individual children’s needs, interests, strengths, and concerns
  
• Guidechildren’s behavior using positive and effective approaches
  
• Encourageexploration, experimentation, problem-solving, cooperation, andsocialization
  
• Assistwith assessing individual and group needs
  
• Collaboratewith the Lead Teacher, staff, families, and community resources
  
• Monitorand report suspected child abuse as required
  
• Attendmeetings, training, and professional development activities
  
• Participatein ongoing self-assessment and professional growth
  
• FollowState Licensing, Health Department, Fire Marshal, CACFP, and STARS toQuality standards
  
• Receiveguidance and oversight from the Lead Teacher or Director
  
• Provideclassroom coverage and support across classrooms as needed
  

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• Highschool diploma, GED, or HiSET preferred
  
• 2+years of experience in a licensed childcare facility preferred
  

Licenses & Certifications

• AHAHeart Saver CPR and Pediatric First Aid required (within 30 days of hire)
  
• MontanaEarly Childhood Project Practitioner Registry required (within 15 days ofhire)
  
• InfantSafety Essentials required (within 30 days)
  
• Healthand Safety Required Professional Development required (within 90 days)
  
• Mandatory16-hour annual training required
  
• Currentorganization and State Child Care Licensing-required immunizations
  

Additional Attributes

• Knowledge & understanding of childhood growth, development, and EarlyChildhood Development principles
  
• Genuine interest in working with children and adapting activities totheir needs
  
• Strong teamwork, communication, decision-making, problem-solving, andcritical-thinking skills
  
• Strong child supervision and safety skills
  
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage multiple tasks andstressors effectively
  
• Respectful and professional approach with children, families, staff, andcommunity partners
  
• Ability to follow classroom routines and lesson plans and workeffectively under the guidance of a Lead Teacher or Director
  

What You CanExpect

• CompetitiveCompensation
  
• Long& Short-Term Disability Coverage, HSA& FSA Options
  
• GenerousPTO, Vacation days, holidays & sick leave
  
• TuitionAssistance & Reimbursement
  
• 403(b)Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
  
• Cafeteria,Health Club Membership & Affordable Child Care
  
• SuccessShare Payout
  

Compensation is reviewed annually to remain competitive with industrystandards.

If you are passionate about supporting youngchildren and creating a safe, positive environment where toddlers can learn,explore, and grow, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact everyday.