Lead Infant Teacher

Discovery Kidzone; Bozeman, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Discovery Kidzone in Bozeman, MT seeks a full-time Lead Infant Teacher to guide daily routines, craft developmentally appropriate experiences, and support infants' growth.

You will mentor teammates, document progress, and communicate with families, while ensuring licensing compliance and high-quality classroom operations. This role offers coaching and a Thursday–Friday off? schedule? — wait see below.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in licensed childcare/early learning.
• Experience with infants or toddlers preferred.
• Leadership experience is helpful but not required; training provided.
• Associate degree or equivalent coursework preferred.
• Strong communication, organization and teamwork.
• CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire.
• Able to complete licensing & background checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily routines for infants and young toddlers.
• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Foster a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
• Support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Observe and document children's progress.
• Communicate with families about development and daily activities.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing and center policies.
• Guide and support classroom team members.
• Organize materials and maintain a clean, safe space.
• Collaborate with center leadership on operations.

Skills

Infant care

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Lead Infant Teacher

Full-Time | Start Date: Sept 8

Discovery Kidzone is seeking an experienced Full-Time Lead Infant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. This position is scheduled to begin Sept 8, 2026.

We are looking for an experienced early childhood educator who is passionate about supporting infants during their earliest stages of development. If you have experience working with young children and are ready to grow into a leadership role, we'd love to hear from you. We are happy to provide coaching and training to help the right candidate become a successful Lead Teacher.

Our centers operate Monday through Friday, offering a consistent schedule with no evenings or weekends, allowing for an excellent work-life balance.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead daily classroom routines for infants and young toddlers
• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and learning experiences
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
• Support children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development
• Observe and document children's progress
• Maintain regular communication with families regarding children's development and daily activities
• Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations and center policies
• Guide and support classroom team members while promoting a collaborative environment
• Organize classroom materials and maintain a clean, safe learning space
• Work closely with center leadership to ensure high-quality classroom operations

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a licensed childcare or early learning setting
• Previous experience working with infants or toddlers preferred
• Leadership experience is helpful but not required—we provide training and mentorship
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent coursework is preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Patient, dependable, and professional approach to working with children and families
• CPR and First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire
• Ability to complete all required state licensing and background check requirements

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is based on education and experience.

Eligible full-time employees may receive:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Performance bonus opportunities of up to an additional $2.00 per hour
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Paid professional development and continuing education
• Annual staff conference and appreciation events
• Employee childcare discounts
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization
• Supportive, collaborative, and engaging work environment

Why Join Discovery Kidzone?

At Discovery Kidzone, we believe every child deserves a caring and engaging learning environment, and every educator deserves opportunities to grow professionally. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to welcome you to our team.