Infant/Toddler Teacher & Family Doula Family Tree Nurturing Center Billings, MT Job Details Full-time $19 - $21 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Teamwork Interpersonal skills Maintaining patient confidentiality Trauma-sensitive environment High school diploma or GED Client services Organizational skills Full Job Description Small Class Sizes (1:4 Ratio) | Integrated Childcare and Doula Services |

Trauma-Informed Team Pay:

$19-$21 per hour, depending on experience and credentials

Job Type:

Full-time Location:

Family Tree Nurturing Center, 2520 5th Avenue South, Billings, MT 59101

Work Setting:

Primarily in person, with some doula services provided in clients' homes, community settings, or healthcare facilities

About Family Tree:

At Family Tree Nurturing Center, we believe every child and family deserves a strong start. For more than 40 years, we have supported families in Yellowstone County and surrounding communities through parenting education, high-quality childcare, home visiting, advocacy, doula care, and prevention services that strengthen families and protect children. When you join Family Tree, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven organization committed to nurturing resilience, preventing child abuse, and supporting families from pregnancy through early childhood. About the

Position:

Family Tree Nurturing Center is seeking a compassionate and dependable professional to serve in a combined role as an Infant/Toddler Teacher and Family Doula . This full-time position is designed for someone who is passionate about supporting families during pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and early childhood. The employee's regular schedule will be based primarily on the staffing and ratio needs of Family Tree's childcare center. Designated work time will also be provided for doula services, including client communication, prenatal and postpartum visits, childbirth education, respite care, care coordination, documentation, and other approved family-support activities. Because labor and birth are unpredictable, occasional schedule adjustments may be needed when providing birth support. These adjustments will be coordinated with program leadership and childcare staffing needs. The successful candidate must be able to communicate promptly, plan responsibly, and work collaboratively across both programs. Family Tree is willing to support the right candidate in obtaining both a Child Development Associate credential and approved doula training or certification.

Why This Role Is Special:

This position offers a unique opportunity to support families across multiple stages of development—from pregnancy and birth through infancy and toddlerhood. The person in this role will: Build lasting relationships with children and families Provide individualized care in a childcare center with an exceptional 1:4 teacher-to-child ratio Help families prepare for pregnancy, birth, postpartum recovery, and newborn care Provide approved respite care as part of doula and family-support services Develop valuable credentials in both early childhood education and doula care Work as part of a trauma-informed team committed to strengthening families Receive training, mentorship, and professional development support Childcare Responsibilities Childcare responsibilities will make up the primary portion of the employee's regular schedule and include: Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment Provide responsive care that supports children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development Maintain required teacher-to-child ratios and actively supervise children at all times Observe children's development, behavior, and individual needs Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, rest, personal hygiene, and other daily care routines Plan and participate in age-appropriate learning activities and active play Foster secure, positive relationships with infants and toddlers Communicate respectfully with parents and caregivers and provide appropriate updates Prepare food and support safe, positive mealtime routines Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom Complete required classroom records and documentation Follow childcare licensing requirements and all Family Tree policies and procedures Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional-development activities Assist in other classrooms or program areas when needed to maintain safe staffing levels Doula and Family-Support Responsibilities Doula responsibilities will be scheduled around program needs and may include: Establish supportive, respectful, and professional relationships with doula clients Conduct approved prenatal and postpartum visits Provide approved respite care for infants and children during designated doula and family-support services, allowing parents or caregivers time to rest, recover, attend appointments, or address essential needs Provide evidence-informed education about pregnancy, labor, birth, postpartum recovery, infant care, feeding, and family adjustment Help clients identify their birth preferences and prepare questions for healthcare providers Offer continuous emotional, physical, and informational support during labor and birth when assigned Provide comfort measures and nonmedical coping support within the doula scope of practice Support and respect each client's autonomy, cultural background, values, and informed decisions Connect families with appropriate community resources and Family Tree programs Coordinate services with Family Tree staff and community partners, with appropriate client consent Maintain client confidentiality and follow all applicable privacy requirements Document client contacts, services, respite care, time, outcomes, referrals, and follow-up needs accurately and promptly Complete documentation required for program reporting, grants, or Medicaid billing when applicable Maintain clear professional boundaries and remain within the nonmedical scope of doula practice Participate in doula supervision, case consultation, training, and continuing education Communicate promptly with supervisors regarding client needs, birth-support responsibilities, respite-care assignments, and possible schedule changes Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED At least 18 years of age Willingness to work toward and maintain qualifications in both early childhood education and doula care Ability to provide compassionate, nonjudgmental, and trauma-informed support Strong communication, organization, documentation, and teamwork skills Dependable attendance and ability to communicate promptly about schedule changes Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries Ability to lift up to 30 pounds Ability to bend, kneel, sit on the floor, stand for extended periods, and participate in active play Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally for approved client services Ability to complete required background checks Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain certification upon hiring Willingness to complete all required childcare, doula, safety, and organizational training Preferred Qualifications Child Development Associate credential or higher early childhood credential Completion of an approved doula training or current doula certification Experience working in a licensed childcare or preschool setting Experience supporting pregnant, postpartum, or parenting families Experience with infants and toddlers Knowledge of trauma-informed care, child development, family-strengthening practices, or community resources Community Health Worker training or related family-support experience Experience completing professional case notes or service documentation Bilingual abilities or experience serving families from diverse backgrounds Applicants who meet some—but not all—of the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply. Family Tree is willing to help the right candidate develop the credentials needed for both parts of the position. Training and Credential Expectations The selected candidate will be expected to obtain and maintain the credentials required for the position. Family Tree may provide approved training costs, paid study time, mentorship, and milestone support based on organizational policy.

Training may include:

Child Development Associate credential Approved doula training or certification Infant and adult First Aid and CPR Trauma-informed care Mandated-reporter training Safe sleep and infant safety Childcare licensing requirements Confidentiality and professional boundaries Doula scope of practice Client documentation and Medicaid billing requirements, when applicable Credential timelines and expectations will be established with the selected candidate at the time of hire. Scheduling Expectations This is a full-time position. The regular work schedule will be determined primarily by childcare staffing and licensing-ratio requirements. Time for prenatal visits, postpartum visits, respite care, client communication, documentation, training, and other doula responsibilities will be approved and coordinated with program leadership. Some doula services may occur outside the childcare center or outside regularly scheduled classroom hours. Labor and birth support may require occasional evening, overnight, weekend, or holiday availability when the employee has accepted an on-call assignment. On-call assignments, after-hours expectations, schedule adjustments, and compensation will be explained before assignments are accepted. Reliable communication and close coordination with supervisors are essential to maintaining safe childcare staffing. Why Work at Family Tree? Exceptional 1:4 teacher-to-child ratio Meaningful work with children and families Trauma-informed and family-centered environment Support toward earning childcare and doula credentials Paid study hours and professional mentorship Ongoing training and professional-development opportunities Quarterly and annual bonuses based on applicable organizational policies Opportunities to grow across Family Tree's childcare and family-support programs Benefits Benefits for eligible employees may include: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Paid time off 401(k) 401(k) matching Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Professional-development assistance Referral program Parental leave Quarterly and annual bonuses Compensation $19-$21 per hour , depending on relevant experience, education, credentials, and qualifications. Application Question Are you willing to complete and maintain the training and credentials required to work in both licensed childcare and doula services, including approved respite care as part of doula and family-support duties? License and Certification Questions Do you currently hold a Child Development Associate credential or another early childhood credential? Have you completed a doula training or certification program? Are you currently certified in First Aid and CPR, or are you willing to obtain certification upon hiring? Can you reliably commute to Family Tree Nurturing Center and travel locally for approved client services?

Work Location:

Primarily in person at 2520 5th Avenue South, Billings, MT 59101, with local travel for assigned doula services. If you want to make a difference for families from pregnancy through early childhood, apply today to join Family Tree's caring and committed team.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Will you be able to reliably commute for this job? (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Billings, MT 59101 (Required)

Work Location:

In person