Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher 35 hours - Missoula

Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher 35 hours

• Missoula 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 2121 39th Street, Missoula, MT 59803 $16.89
• $18.68 an hour
• Full-time Missoula Early Head Start 5 reviews $16.89
• $18.68 an hour
• Full-time Infant/Toddler Teacher
• Nurture the Earliest Years That Matter Most
• Proudly voted Bitterroot's Best Child Care 2024 & 2025
• The first years of life are everything—and the right teacher changes everything.

At Ravalli Head Start (Missoula), we're looking for a nurturing, attentive, and emotionally attuned Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher who understands that caregiving is teaching. Someone who brings patience, presence, and professionalism into every interaction—because these early moments shape a child's entire future.

What You'll Love About This Role Schedule:

35 hours/week Monday-Friday Year-round position

Compensation:

$16.89/hour (base) $17.40/hour with CDA (we help you earn this!) $18.68/hour with AA degree

Benefits:

Employer-paid health insurance Low-cost optional benefits: dental, vision, life, long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and FSA Access to 2 Employee Assistance Programs Generous vacation & personal leave 12 paid holidays 401(k) eligibility after 1 year Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) What You'll Do This role blends intentional teaching with responsive caregiving —creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich environment for infants and toddlers. Create a warm, home-like environment where children feel safe, seen, and supported Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and routines Observe, assess, and document children's growth and development Build strong, trusting relationships with families through home visits and ongoing communication Support family goals through individualized partnership planning Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized classroom environment Collaborate with your team and community partners to support whole-child development What We're Looking For Experience caring for young children in a childcare or early learning setting CDA (Infant/Toddler) or willingness to obtain within 2 year (we support and pay for this!) Strong communication and relationship-building skills Dependable, flexible, and team-oriented A genuine passion for nurturing early development and supporting families ( Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. ) What Makes You Successful in This Role You are someone who: Leads with patience, empathy, and emotional awareness Communicates with professionalism and care Builds trust with both children and families Thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment Stays organized and follows through on responsibilities Why Ravalli Head Start? We don't just provide childcare—we provide comprehensive, high-quality early education and family support .

Our program is built on:

Strong family partnerships Individualized child development Safe, nurturing environments A commitment to preparing children for school—and life When you join our team, you're joining a group of professionals who truly care about the work and each other. Important Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and actively engage with infants/toddlers throughout the day Maintain required certifications (CPR/First Aid—provided) Meet health and safety requirements Reliable transportation and consistent attendance Ready to Make a Lasting Impact? If you're someone who brings heart, patience, and professionalism to your work, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help shape the earliest years—where it matters most.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.89

• $18.

68 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person