MONTESSORI INFANT (NIDO) TEACHER
Bozeman Montessori is hiring for a Montessori Infant (Nido) Teacher in our infant (6 months to 18 months) classroom. This position is an integral member of our classroom team. Montessori experience is a plus, and we also provide on-the-job training. We have classrooms serving Infants (6 months to 18 months,) Pre-Primary (toddlers, 18 months to 3 years) and Primary (3 years to 6 years old) in our two campus locations.
Our Story: Bozeman Montessori is a place where the community comes together in support of children, to cultivate joyfully engaged individuals. Our seasoned, Montessori-trained teachers provide support as families navigate the complexities of the world in a safe, inspiring environment, intentionally designed for self-discovery and learning. Our flourishing community is grounded in the belief that everyone has value and a part to play in the world as unique as they are. Our science-based approach is responsive to the needs of individuals and supports the needs of human beings at every stage in life. In partnership, our time-tested method serves as a compass as families navigate their own journey.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to work collaboratively with families using the principles of Dr. Montessori to support child development within a community of caregivers. We strive to support the children’s independence and development while fostering in them joyful lifelong learning.
Our Core Values: Community, Integrity, Growth Mindset, Beauty
This Job is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Consistent and reliable
- Loves babies, small children and families and is willing to honor the needs of the whole child
- Adaptable and flexible to changing circumstances and environment
- Strong intrapersonal skills
Candidate must:
- Provide resume, three references, any diplomas, and transcripts for highest level of education
- Satisfy licensing requirements, including copies of immunization records
- Be current in adult/child CPR-First Aid Training (or become so within one month of hire)
- Be willing to become current in Montana-required health and safety trainings (within one month of hire)
- Pass background checks as required by licensing at the time of hire
- Physical ability to bend over, lift up to 40 pounds
- Extended periods of time sitting on the floor
Preferred Education:
- Current Enrollment or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant College Program
- Multiple years of experience with early childhood care and education
- Montessori credential in early childhood is exceptional, but not required
- Willingness to pursue MACTE birth to three training within one year is ideal
Ideal Candidate Has Capacity For:
- Warmth, energy, and enthusiasm for working with young children with kindness, consistency, and calm
- Meticulous preparation and maintenance of the environment, inside the classroom and outside in our play spaces and garden areas
- Honoring our shared Montessori values of community, lifelong learning, compassion, integrity, as well as an appreciation for diversity
- A commitment to protecting the physical and emotional safety of all children as a prerequisite for learning
- Demonstrating strong, positive, solution-oriented communication skills
- Ability to accept feedback gracefully
- Showing sensitivity and respect for confidentiality on behalf of all members of our community
Job Type: Full-time, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm position, 34-40 hours per week, year-round with planned spring, summer and winter breaks
Employer Paid Benefits:
- Paid Earned Time Off for all employees
- Paid Break Days for full time employees
- Paid Holidays (9 per year) for full time employees
- Medical Insurance: Company pays 50% of employee-only premiums; see policy for eligibility details, coming 10/1/2026
- Additional paid time off for fulltime employees and more
- Simple Plan IRA retirement 3% match for all employees, no waiting period
- Tuition discount available to children of employees who are enrolled in our programs.
- Paid professional development for required trainings and Montessori teacher education sponsorships available.
- Access to our School Meal Program
Find Us!
Center website: www.bozemanmontessori.com
Facebook page: @bozemanmontessori
Instagram: @bozemontessori
Bozeman Montessori does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in admission or hiring policies.