Part-Time Infant Assistant Teacher - Training & Growth

Discovery Kidzone; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time opportunity

Paid onboarding and classroom training

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Telehealth services

Job summary

Discovery Kidzone in Helena, MT is hiring a Part-Time Infant Assistant Teacher to join a caring, supportive team. You’ll work with a Lead Teacher to nurture infants, support development, and create a safe, engaging classroom.

No previous childcare experience is required; we provide training, licensing support, and opportunities for professional growth, including CDA/Montessori pathways, plus health benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

• At least 16 years old.
• Caring, patient, and dependable.
• Interested in infant development and early childhood education.
• Willing to learn Montana licensing training.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willing to obtain within 30 days).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with the daily care and supervision of infants and toddlers.
• Build positive and caring relationships with children.
• Engage children through music, books, sensory activities, movement, and play.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Help maintain consistent routines for feeding, naps, and classroom activities.
• Prepare bottles and follow proper feeding, food storage, and sanitation procedures.
• Change diapers and support age-appropriate toileting routines.
• Closely supervise children and help maintain a safe classroom.
• Document daily activities and communicate updates with families through the center's communication app.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to provide quality care and learning experiences.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Team player

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Montana licensing training

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Discovery Kidzone in Helena, MT is hiring a Part-Time Infant Assistant Teacher to join a caring, supportive team. You’ll work with a Lead Teacher to nurture infants, support development, and create a safe, engaging classroom.

No previous childcare experience is required; we provide training, licensing support, and opportunities for professional growth, including CDA/Montessori pathways, plus health benefits and retirement options.