Experienced Infant Toddler Teacher
12+ ECE Units | 3+ Infant/Toddler Units | Licensed Childcare Experience Required
In person — San Jose, CA 95126
The earliest years of a child’s life depend on consistent, responsive relationships with caring and capable adults. This position is designed for a teacher who already understands these responsibilities and can confidently provide this service.
About the Role
Our Infant/Toddler Teachers support children during some of their most important stages of development.
We value educators who bring patience, consistency, sound judgment, and a strong understanding of infant and toddler development to their classroom.
What You’ll Do
- Provide consistent and responsive feeding, diapering, sleep, comfort, and care.
- Maintain individualized routines while supporting the needs of the classroom.
- Create developmentally appropriate opportunities for sensory exploration, movement, and play.
- Observe infant’s development and document meaningful progress.
- Support secure relationships through warm, responsive interactions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and licensing-compliant classroom.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with parents and caregivers.
- Work collaboratively with fellow educators to maintain consistency throughout the day.
Required:
- 12+ completed Early Childhood Education units.
- 3+ completed Infant/Toddler Development or Care units.
- At least 1 year of direct infant or toddler classroom experience in a licensed childcare facility.
- Strong knowledge of infant development and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Experience with infant classroom routines, health and sanitation procedures, safe supervision, and documentation.
- Current Pediatric CPR & First Aid certification.
- Ability to meet California childcare background, health, TB, and immunization requirements.
- Reliable commute to San Jose, CA 95126.
Preferred:
- Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
- California Child Development Teacher Permit.
- Lead-teacher or primary-caregiver experience.
Before You Apply:
This position requires 12+ completed ECE units, including 3 Infant/Toddler units, plus previous licensed infant or toddler classroom experience.
You’ll join a collaborative team focused on providing high-quality care and meaningful early learning experiences for children.Â