Lead Infant Teacher

Discovery Kidzone; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday–Friday schedule

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and sick leave

Paid professional development

Annual staff conference

Employee childcare discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Performance bonus up to $2.00/hr

Job summary

Discovery Kidzone is hiring a Lead Infant Teacher in Helena, MT. The role focuses on creating a safe, engaging infant classroom, mentoring co-workers, and ensuring compliance with Montana licensing and internal policies.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in licensed childcare, infant experience, and leadership aptitude. We offer coaching, development opportunities, and a supportive team environment with Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in licensed childcare/early learning.
• Experience with infants/toddlers preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.
• Ability to meet Montana licensing, training and background check requirements.
• Leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily routines for infants and young toddlers.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Create a warm, responsive classroom environment.
• Support cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development.
• Build relationships with children and families.
• Observe and communicate developmental progress.
• Maintain classroom routines and safety.
• Mentor Assistant Teachers and promote teamwork.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and Discovery Kidzone policies.
• Partner with leadership for high-quality operations.

Skills

Infant care

Leadership

Classroom management

Communication

Team mentoring

Observation/assessment

Education

Associate degree in ECE

Equivalent coursework

Job description

Lead, Inspire, and Make a Difference Every Day

Are you an experienced early childhood educator who loves working with infants and wants the opportunity to lead a classroom?

Discovery Kidzone is looking for a caring, experienced Lead Infant Teacher to join our Helena team. In this role, you'll create a nurturing classroom where infants feel safe, supported, and excited to learn while helping guide and mentor the teachers who work alongside you.

If you're ready to take the next step in your early childhood education career, we'll provide the coaching, resources, and professional development to help you 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 bonus opportunities of up to an additional $2.00 per hour
• Paid professional development and continuing education
• Career advancement opportunities
• 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 a Lead Infant Teacher, you'll be responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom while building strong relationships with children, families, and your teaching team.

You’ll:

• Lead daily classroom routines for infants and young toddlers
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Create a warm, responsive, and engaging classroom environment
• Support children's cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development
• Build trusting relationships with children and their families
• Observe, document, and communicate children's developmental progress
• Maintain consistent classroom routines and expectations
• Mentor and support Assistant Teachers while promoting teamwork
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom
• Ensure compliance with Montana licensing requirements and Discovery Kidzone policies
• Partner with center leadership to maintain high-quality classroom operations

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an educator who is ready to lead with confidence, patience, and a genuine passion for infants.

• At least 2 years of experience working in a licensed childcare or early learning program
• Experience working with infants or toddlers preferred
• Leadership experience is a plus, but not required
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent coursework preferred
• Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Dependable, patient, professional, and team-oriented
• Passion for supporting children's early development
• 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 Discovery Kidzone

At Discovery Kidzone, we believe great teachers deserve great support. We invest in our educators through coaching, professional development, continuing education, and opportunities for advancement.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your leadership skills, pursue additional early childhood credentials, or grow into a larger leadership role, we’re here to support your goals.

Position Details

Position: Full-Time Lead Infant Teacher
Location: Helena, MT
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Start Date: August 24