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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. 

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Experienced Preschool Teacher

12+ ECE Units and Licensed Childcare Experience Required
In person — San Jose, CA 95126

Laurel Play Gardens is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to join our preschool teaching team in San Jose.

About the Role:

As a Preschool Teacher you will create a nurturing and engaging classroom where children can explore, build relationships, develop independence, and prepare for kindergarten.

We value teachers who bring sound judgment, warmth, consistency, creativity, and a strong understanding of early childhood development to their classroom.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead developmentally appropriate, play-based classroom experiences.
  • Create meaningful opportunities for learning through art, music, play, and language.
  • Maintain consistent classroom routines and expectations.
  • Support children’s social-emotional development and positive behavior.
  • Observe children and respond appropriately to their individual needs.
  • Build professional and respectful relationships with families.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and licensing-compliant classroom.
  • Work collaboratively with fellow educators and school leadership.

Required:

  • 12 or more completed ECE units/credits.
  • At least 1 year of teaching experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development and practice.
  • Experience working directly with preschool-aged children in a classroom setting.
  • Strong classroom management, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Reliable transportation to San Jose, CA 95126.

Preferred:

  • Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
  • California Child Development Teacher Permit.
  • Lead-teacher experience.

Before You Apply:

Requires both 12+ completed ECE units and previous teaching experience in a licensed childcare setting.
Please include your number of completed ECE units and relevant licensed childcare experience with your application.

You’ll join a collaborative team focused on providing high-quality care and meaningful early learning experiences for children. 

Available Jobs

Experienced Infant Toddler Teacher

Experienced Preschool Teacher Job Application Post
APPLY NOW

Experienced Preschool Teacher

Experienced Preschool Teacher Job Application Post
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