Early Childhood Lead Teacher (Toddler Room)

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. This is an organization known for compassionate care, strong community values, and a commitment to being Montana’s gold standard in healthcare. We’re currently seeking a passionate and nurturing Early Childhood Lead Teacher who is excited to create a positive, engaging, and safe learning environment for children ages 2–5. If you love inspiring curiosity, encouraging growth, and helping children thrive during their most important developmental years, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Why You’ll Love This Role Make a lasting impact on children during their early learning years Join a supportive, mission-driven organization that values education and care Work in a collaborative and welcoming environment Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and continued development Help create meaningful experiences for children and their families every day What You’ll Do As the Early Childhood Lead Teacher, you’ll lead classroom activities and foster a fun, structured, and nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to explore. Your Key Responsibilities: Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate classroom activities Create a safe, healthy, and stimulating learning environment Supervise children closely and respond to their individual needs Encourage creativity, exploration, social development, and hands-on learning Prepare classroom materials and learning spaces each day Partner with families to support each child’s development and success Collaborate with Assistant Teachers and fellow staff members Support and mentor classroom staff through guidance and training Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities What We’re Looking For We’re searching for someone who is compassionate, dependable, energetic, and committed to helping children learn and grow. Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a licensed early childhood program Completion of 32 hours of Early Childhood Program (ECP) training or Level 2 on the ECP Registry Must be at least 18 years old Ability to maintain professionalism and build positive relationships with children, families, and staff Certifications & Requirements The following certifications and training are required (or must be completed within designated timeframes after hire): American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR & Pediatric First Aid (within 30 days of hire and kept current after) Must maintain current standing with the Montana Early Childhood Project Practitioner Registry (within 15 days of hire) Infant Safety Essentials training (within 30 days of hire) Health & Safety Professional Development training (within 90 days of hire) Completion of mandatory 16-hour annual training requirements Maintain current company and state-required immunizations Join a Team That Makes a Difference If you’re passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a caring organization that truly values its people and community, we’d love to connect with you. Apply today and help shape the future—one child at a time.