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Early Childhood Assistant Teacher | Kid Kare & Infant Center
full-timeKalispell

Summary

Location

Kalispell

Type

full-time

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About this role

Make a meaningful impact every day by supporting young children as they explore, discover, and grow. We’re looking for a caring Assistant Teacher who brings positivity, patience, and creativity to our early learning team.

Our Mission: Quality, compassionate care for all.

Our Vision: Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.

Our Core Values: Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a caring, patient, and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about early childhood development and supporting young learners. Our ideal candidate is:

  • Positive, dependable, and emotionally intelligent

  • Attentive to each child’s needs, strengths, and unique background

  • Creative, flexible, and able to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment

  • A strong communicator who thrives in a collaborative team setting

Key Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education preferred

  • Ability to complete Montana state‑required early childhood training within 6 months of hire

  • Completion of STARS Assistant Teacher Training within 12 months of hire

  • CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days (training provided)

  • Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills

  • Genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their development

About Our Center

Kid Kare and Kid Kare Infant Center are licensed by the State of Montana and proudly rated STAR 3 in the STARS to Quality Program—reflecting our dedication to high‑quality early learning.

We serve children ages 6 weeks to 6 years of Logan Health employees on a space‑available basis. Our learning environment encourages exploration, independence, curiosity, and the early developmental milestones that shape a lifelong love of learning.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Assistant Teacher, you’ll play a meaningful role in shaping children’s early experiences and providing a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment. Responsibilities include:

Create a Safe, Engaging Environment

  • Maintain hazard-free play and learning spaces

  • Support a clean, healthy, and safe classroom

  • Prepare age‑appropriate activities that inspire curiosity and creativity

Support & Supervise Children

  • Ensure safety, comfort, and emotional well‑being at all times

  • Guide children through play, routines, and learning experiences

Encourage Lifelong Healthy Habits

  • Model and support positive habits around nutrition, physical activity, and safety

Be a Collaborative Team Member

  • Partner with teachers and staff to plan activities and support classrooms

  • Mentor new team members and contribute to a positive work environment

Provide Administrative Support

  • Assist with documentation, attendance, and daily activity reports

Celebrate Diversity

  • Value and respect each child’s background, culture, and abilities

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Supportive Team: Work alongside dedicated educators who truly love what they do

  • Growth Opportunities: Access to ongoing professional development and training

  • Meaningful Impact: Make a difference in children’s lives every single day

Benefits

Logan Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • 401(k) with generous employer matching

  • Employer-provided life insurance

  • Voluntary life and disability insurance options

  • Critical Illness and Voluntary Accident coverage

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • FSA / HSA options

  • Paid time off, holiday pay, and illness bank

  • Free parking

  • Employee referral program

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • Employee Wellness Program — wellness coaching, classes, incentives, and more

  • Logan Health Fitness Center: Waived registration fee + 50% off monthly membership

Shift:

Day Shift - Variable Hours (United States of America)

Kid Kare Hours / Schedule: Monday - Friday | 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

A flexible work schedule is required including holidays, overtime, weekend assignments, with the potential for assignments to alternative shifts.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

  • Criminal background check

  • Reference checks

  • Drug Screening

  • Health and Immunizations Screening

  • Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.

Other facts

Tech stack
Early Childhood Development,Communication,Teamwork,Creativity,Patience,Dependability,Emotional Intelligence,Adaptability,Organization,Collaboration,Child Supervision,Safety Awareness,Cultural Sensitivity,Positive Attitude,Mentoring,Documentation

About Logan Health

Founded in 1910, Logan Health has provided exceptional care for more than 100 years to the communities it serves. While the main medical campus is located in Flathead County, Logan Health draws from a total service area covering 13 counties, nearly 40,000 square miles, and a population of more than 600,000. The health system consists of six hospitals, more than 50 provider clinics and a host of other healthcare services, including the nation’s first rural air ambulance service (A.L.E.R.T.).

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Founding Year: 1910

What you'll do

  • As an Assistant Teacher, you will create a safe and engaging environment for children, guiding them through play and learning experiences. You will also collaborate with teachers and staff to plan activities and support the classroom.

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What does a Early Childhood Assistant Teacher | Kid Kare & Infant Center do at Logan Health?

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Why join Logan Health as a Early Childhood Assistant Teacher | Kid Kare & Infant Center?

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Is the Early Childhood Assistant Teacher | Kid Kare & Infant Center position at Logan Health remote?

The Early Childhood Assistant Teacher | Kid Kare & Infant Center position at Logan Health is based in Kalispell, Montana, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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