What are the responsibilities and job description for the WINGS Infant Teacher position at Children's Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara...?
Join Our Loving, Playful, and Purpose-Driven Early Childhood Team!
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds during their most critical years of development? We're looking for a warm, attentive, and dedicated Infant Toddler Teacher to join our early childhood education team and make a lasting impact in the lives of children ages 0–24 months.
What You’ll Do:
- Create a safe, loving, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants and toddlers
- Foster social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth through intentional play and caregiving
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and team members
- Maintain open communication with families about daily routines, milestones, and progress
- Observe and document each child’s development to tailor individualized care and learning experiences
What We’re Looking For:
- A genuine love for working with infants and toddlers
- Patience, empathy, and strong communication skills
- Knowledge of early childhood development and responsive caregiving
- Previous experience in a licensed child care setting preferred
- CDA, Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or relevant coursework (or willingness to obtain)
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Low child-to-teacher ratios
- Ongoing professional development and training
- A workplace that values YOU as much as the children we serve
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS…
- Must have 12 core semester units in ECE/development semester units to include a minimum of 3 units focused on infant/toddler development .
- Must have 6 months experience in a licensed childcare center or comparable group childcare program.
- California Child Development Teacher Permit, or higher-level permit.
BENEFITS PACKAGE…
We offer a Competitive Benefits Package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans, 403b Retirement, 13 paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Pay, and much more!
POSITION OVERVIEW…
- Job Title: Infant Teacher
- Location: WINGS Infant Center, Santa Maria, CA
- Reports To WINGS Site DirectorDirector/Assistant Director
- Compensation: $21-24/hour (based on Experience and Education)
- Job Classification: Full-time Employee, Non-Exempt
- Requirements: Criminal Background Fingerprint Clearance required, Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification (within 2 years), Physical, Tuberculosis Clearance, TDAP vaccine, MMR vaccine, Influenza vaccine (or waiver)
- Two years’ experience providing instruction to children in an early childhood setting is preferred.
IF YOU’RE READY FOR A PURPOSE-DRIVEN CAREER, APPLY TODAY…
Please upload your resume and unofficial transcripts for review.
Thank you for your interest in WINGS Infant Center.
We would love to connect with you!!!
WINGS Infant Center is a program within Children’s Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County (CRR). An employee of Wings Infant Center is an employee of CRR.
www.crrsbc.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Studies Units?
- Do you have a minimum of 3 Infant/Toddler Units in Early Childhood Studies?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $24