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.