Assistant Teacher — Childcare & Preschool (Entry Level)

Assistant Teacher | Part-Time to Full-Time

Do you enjoy working with young children in a fun, fast-paced environment?

Discovery Kidzone is looking for a caring, dependable, and energetic Assistant Teacher to join our Bozeman team! This is a part-time position with the opportunity to grow into full-time hours .

As an Assistant Teacher, you'll work alongside our teaching team to create a safe, engaging, and positive environment where children can learn, play, and grow. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with children and wants to build experience in early childhood education.

No previous childcare experience required — we provide paid training and ongoing support!

Why You'll Love Working at Discovery Kidzone

Part-time and full-time opportunities

Monday-Friday schedule — no evenings or weekends

Paid onboarding and classroom training

Competitive pay based on education and experience

Ongoing professional development

Support for CDA and Montessori certification pathways

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee childcare discounts

Health, dental, and vision insurance options for eligible employees

Telehealth services

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and sick leave for eligible full-time employees

Staff appreciation events and annual team retreats

Supportive, collaborative team environment

What You'll Do

As an Assistant Teacher, you'll work alongside Lead Teachers to support children throughout their daily routines, learning activities, and play.

Your day may include:

Helping create a welcoming, engaging, and safe classroom environment

Supporting daily classroom routines, transitions, meals, naps, diapering, and toileting

Engaging children through stories, music, art, movement, sensory play, and hands-on activities

Assisting with curriculum and small-group learning activities

Encouraging positive social interactions and helping children build independence

Supervising children during indoor and outdoor play, meals, naps, and transitions

Helping maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom

Building positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers

Communicating and working closely with your teaching team and center leadership

Stepping in to support other classrooms when needed

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

At least 16 years old

Caring, patient, dependable, and positive

Excited to work with young children

Comfortable in a busy, active classroom environment

Willing to learn and receive coaching

A strong communicator and team player

Reliable and able to maintain a consistent work schedule

Willing to complete all required Montana childcare licensing and training requirements

CPR and First Aid Certified or willing to obtain certification within 30 days of hire

Previous childcare experience is a plus, but it's not required. We'll help train the right person!

Grow With Discovery Kidzone

An Assistant Teacher position is a great place to begin or continue a career in early childhood education. As you gain experience and complete training, there are opportunities to increase your hours, take on additional classroom responsibilities, and advance into Lead Teacher and leadership roles.

Discovery Kidzone supports team members interested in earning their CDA, pursuing Montessori certification, and continuing their professional development.

Ready to Join the DKZ Team?

If you're dependable, energetic, enjoy working with children, and want a job where every day is a little different, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and grow with Discovery Kidzone!