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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 childrens 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 Bachelors 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.