Early Childhood Lead Teacher - Infant Room

Early Childhood Lead Teacher

At The Staff Pad, we're proud to partner with a respected non-profit healthcare system in beautiful Helena, MT, to hire a caring and reliable Early Childhood Lead Teacher who is excited to create a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment for children ages 6 weeks – 24 months. This is an organization known for compassionate care, strong community values, and a commitment to being Montana's gold standard in healthcare.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise infants (6 weeks–24 months) in a safe, healthy, and engaging environment
• Float between classrooms as needed to support center operations
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum
• Foster learning through exploration, problem-solving, and social interaction
• Prepare classroom materials and assess individual and group developmental needs
• Guide infant behavior using positive, developmentally appropriate practices
• Support, mentor, and collaborate with Assistant Teachers and staff
• Monitor and report suspected child abuse
• Participate in required trainings, professional development, staff meetings & professional growth
• Share classroom cleaning and sanitizing responsibilities
• Maintain compliance with licensing, health, safety, nutrition, and quality standards

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old
• Two years of experience in a licensed early childhood program
• Child Development Associate (CDA) or college degree preferred
• 32 hours of ECP training or Level 2 on the ECP Registry

Licenses &

Certifications:

• AHA Heartsaver CPR and Pediatric First Aid certification (within 30 days of hire)
• Montana Early Childhood Project Practitioner Registry (within 15 days of hire)
• Infant Safety Essentials (within 30 days of hire) and Health & Safety Professional Development (within 90 days of hire)
• Complete mandatory 16-hour annual training and maintain required St. Peter's Health and State Child Care Licensing immunizations

Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Passion for working with young children with a calm, patient, and reassuring approach
• Sound judgment and critical thinking with a strong focus on child safety
• Ability to apply child development principles to individual infant needs
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Strong collaboration and communication with staff, families, and community partners
• Ability to maintain a safe environment and respond effectively in classroom and outdoor settings

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're committed to making a meaningful impact during a child's earliest years while growing your career in a supportive and mission-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape a strong foundation for lifelong learning.