What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time Infant Assistant Teacher position at Discovery Kidzone?
Start Your Career Making a Difference in a Child's Life
Do you enjoy working with young children and want a job where you can make a meaningful difference every day?
Discovery Kidzone is looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Part-Time Infant Assistant Teacher to join our team in Helena. You'll work alongside a Lead Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where infants can explore, learn, and reach important developmental milestones.
No previous childcare experience required! If you're passionate about working with children, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
Why You'll Love Working at Discovery Kidzone
- Part-time opportunity
- No previous childcare experience required
- Paid onboarding and classroom training
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Support for CDA and Montessori certification pathways
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Competitive hourly pay based on education and experience
- Telehealth services
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options for eligible employees
- 401(k) retirement plan
What You'll Do
As an Infant Assistant Teacher, you'll help create a warm and engaging classroom where infants feel safe, supported, and excited to explore their world.
You'll:
- 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
What We're Looking For
You don't need years of experience to join our team. We're looking for someone who is:
- At least 16 years old
- Caring, patient, and dependable
- Interested in infant development and early childhood education
- Positive and comfortable working as part of a team
- Organized and attentive to children's needs
- A strong communicator
- Willing to learn and complete required Montana licensing training
- CPR and First Aid Certified (or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire)
Previous childcare experience is helpful, but not required. We provide training!
Grow Your Career With Discovery Kidzone
Your first childcare job can be the beginning of a rewarding career. Discovery Kidzone supports educators who want to grow through professional development, CDA and Montessori certification pathways, and opportunities for advancement.
If you enjoy working with children and want to be part of a team that supports both children and educators, we'd love to meet you!
Apply today and start your journey with Discovery Kidzone!
Position Details
Position: Part-Time Infant Assistant Teacher
Location: Helena, MT
Start Date: August 24
Salary : $16