Early Childhood Teacher - Infant/Toddler
Company: Zoot Enterprises, Inc.
Location: Bozeman
Posted on: May 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Zoot Adventure Learning Academy is now accepting applications
for a full-time Early Childhood Teacher who will focus primarily on
our Infant and Toddler Rooms. The Early Childhood Teacher is
responsible for collaborating with the Early Childhood Lead Teacher
in all three classrooms to plan, create, and implement a program
that fulfills children's educational, developmental, cognitive,
emotional and social needs. Under direct supervision of the Early
Childhood Lead Teacher, the Early Childhood Teacher will carry out
daily activities and plans. He or she will provide guidance for
children's behavior. This position will provide teaching assistance
in all three classrooms (infant, toddler, and pre-school) as
needed.
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are
considering applying, then please read the following job
information.
Zoot Adventure Learning Academy (ZALA) is a company based child
care center in Bozeman, Montana passionate about offering an
environment where families thrive. Serving infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers, ZALA believes in an innovative, play-based approach.
Promoting a healthy family bond is the heart of ZALA's mission and
employees will find a unique partnership with the Centers'
families. We're seeking individuals to ignite child-centered
learning experiences in a safe, nurturing, and responsive
environment.
Through our play-based approach, ZALA emphasizes self-worth,
capability, problem solving, and school readiness. We work hard to
assist children in developing the social emotional skills needed to
work and play cooperatively. Our goal is to help every child
realize their greatest potential. We encourage children to be
self-directed in our safe, trusting, and responsive environment.
Before children can master formal academic skills in a meaningful
way, they must have a solid understanding of how the physical world
works. In order to build that understanding, children need to see,
touch, smell, hear, taste, and experience the world by direct
interactions and experiences!
Schedule
This position will be scheduled for 30 - 40 hours per week.
Essential Job Functions
Assist in the implementation of the program in accordance with the
policy and philosophy of the center.
Gear care to the needs of the individual children, with concern for
their interests, challenges, special talents, and individual styles
and paces of learning.
Assist in preparing the child care environment, setting up interest
centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
Respond to the children with dignity and respect.
Help children become aware of their roles as integral members of a
group.
Help with general housekeeping tasks.
Assist Director in appropriate ways as directed.
Maintain professional attitude and loyalty to center at all
times.
Attend all staff meetings, recommended training programs, and
conferences.
Ensure the confidentiality of all records of the children,
families, and staff.
Report any suspect abuse to supervisor immediately.
Arrange and maintain a classroom environment in accordance to
program goals and philosophy.
Maintain a safe and healthy environment per program goals and state
regulations.
Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials.
Keep all appropriate records such as, attendance and time
sheets.
Meet and maintain all applicable licensing regulations.
Achieve a service-focused culture with emphasis on delivering
on-time, high-quality products and services to internal and
external customers.
Other duties as assigned - it is understood that this list of major
duties and responsibilities is not an inclusive list and that other
duties and responsibilities, which may include helping others in
the same or different departments, may be assigned by
supervision.
Education, Training, and Experience One year of experience in an
early childhood program such as a day care center, a family or
group day care home, Headstart, Early Headstart, or another
recognized preschool program.
Bachelor or Associate Degree in Education or a related field
preferred.
Have sufficient language skills to communicate with children and
adults.
Provide current record of the following immunizations: Tetanus
(within the past 10 years)
MMR (measles/mumps/rubella)
Obtain Infant/Child/Adult CPR, First Aid, and AED Certifications
within 30 days of hire.
Ability to successfully pass state regulated background screening
including criminal record, Child & Adult Protective Services, FBI
fingerprinting, motor vehicle records, and sign a health
attestation.
Willing to complete 16 hours of annual, approved training.
Valid Driver License with clean driving record.
Physical Requirements All positions at ZALA require the ability to
move about inside a classroom environment which includes the
operation of computers and other office productivity machinery in
addition to standard classroom materials, frequent written and
verbal communications and interactions with children, parents,
caregivers, other employees, clients, vendors, and visitors, and
time spent outdoors.
This position specifically requires the ability to bend, stoop, and
kneel, walking, standing, sit on the floor, and lifting up to 40lbs
and participating in all variety of physical activities that take
place in a child care setting.
ZALA Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, & Life Insurance
MDLive. Teledoc Services
Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability
Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, & Holidays
401(K) with Company Match
On-Site Cafeteria with Free Lunch
On-Site Fitness Gym & Private Disc Golf Course
Underground Parking
Espresso & Snack Bar
Fun, Friendly Work Environment
Application Requirements
For consideration, all applicants must upload his or her current
resume and a cover letter discussing the candidate's interest in
the role during the online application process.
Additionally, all candidates must send three (3) letters for
recommendation to jobs@zootweb.com.
Zoot Adventure Learning Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer,
and as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in
all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color,
national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or
any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in
applying for employment and need special assistance or an
accommodation to apply for this posted position, contact our Human
Resources Department via phone at 406-586-5050 or e-mail at
jobs@zootweb.com.
Keywords: Zoot Enterprises, Inc., Bozeman , Early Childhood Teacher - Infant/Toddler, Education / Teaching , Bozeman, Montana
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