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Preschool Infant Teacher

Happy Days Children's Learning Center
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026

Happy Days Children's Learning Center has been serving the Santa Cruz community since 1995. We offer age-appropriate programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at two locations in Santa Cruz, California.

If you are a fun and energetic team player, we would love for you to join our team!

Infant Teacher Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide a safe and loving environment for the infants that are in your care.
  • Give bottles to infants as provided by parents.
  • Feed infants solid foods as age appropriate and provided by parents.
  • Change diapers as needed.
  • Supervise infants on the floor as they play with age appropriate toys.
  • Help soothe kids to sleep for naptime and put them in their cribs.
  • Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are kept clean.

Preschool Teacher Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum that aligns with early childhood education standards.
  • Foster a safe and inclusive classroom environment where children can explore and learn.
  • Assess children's progress through observations to tailor learning experiences.
  • Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child's development and classroom activities.
  • Collaborate with other educators to enhance curriculum development and teaching strategies.
  • Maintain a clean and organized classroom that promotes learning and exploration.

Skills

  • Strong knowledge of childhood development theories.
  • Experience in early childhood education and childcare settings.
  • Proficient in lesson planning, curriculum development, and teaching methodologies.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with children, parents, and colleagues.
  • Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm for working with young children.

Teacher Requirements and Qualifications:

  • Must have experience with infants and have completed the 12 core ECE core courses along with the Infant/Toddler course.
  • First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Livescan fingerprint clearance

TB clearance

Immunization records

We look forward to hearing from you! Please send a resume and we will call to set up an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • ECE: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • 12 Core ECE units (including Infant Toddler Development) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $27

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