Infant Teacher

Meaningful Beginnings has proudly served families since 2013, providing high‑quality Infant/Toddler care, Preschool, and Transitional Kindergarten programs for children ages 0–6. Our mission is to offer loving, developmentally rich environments that support every child’s growth while empowering educators with training, mentorship, and a positive workplace culture.

Role Overview:

The Infant Teacher creates a warm, nurturing, and developmentally supportive environment for children ages 0–18 months. This role emphasizes responsive caregiving, attachment-based interactions, individualized routines, developmental observation, and safe exploration. Infant Teachers support early communication, emergent motor skills, social-emotional development, and secure relationships with families and children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a safe, emotionally supportive, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants.
• Implement predictable routines that promote comfort, security, and early learning.
• Provide individualized care, including feeding, diapering, safe sleep, and soothing.
• Support sensory exploration, tummy time, fine and gross motor development, and early communication.
• Use responsive caregiving, labeling emotions, modeling empathy, and co-regulating with infants.
• Observe and document developmental milestones and adjust support based on individual needs.
• Maintain daily communication with families regarding routines, behaviors, milestones, and concerns.
• Prepare individualized care plans and update them as children grow.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, including diapering, bottle prep, and safe sleep practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked classroom environment.
• Engage in meaningful, warm interactions that support attachment and trust building.
• Collaborate with co-teachers to plan curriculum, maintain consistency, and support classroom flow.
• Participate in required training, professional development, and staff meetings.

Curriculum & Early Development:

• Implement age-appropriate activities focused on sensory development, motor skills, early language, and attachment.
• Support early communication through talking, singing, reading, mirroring, and responsive interactions.
• Provide exploration opportunities that promote safe curiosity and foundational learning.
• Scaffold emerging self-help skills such as grasping, reaching, responding to cues, and early independence.
• Encourage early social engagement through guided peer interaction and modeling.

Health, Safety & Licensing Compliance

• Follow all Title 22 licensing requirements and site-specific health and safety policies.
• Practice safe sleep procedures such as placing infants on their backs and ensuring crib safety.
• Maintain hygiene routines including proper diapering, sanitizing surfaces, washing bottles, and safe food handling.
• Monitor infant health and behavior and report concerns to leadership and families.
• Maintain accurate documentation including attendance, incident reports, and medication logs.
• Follow emergency procedures and actively participate in safety drills.

Family Engagement:

• Build trusting and supportive relationships with families.
• Provide daily communication about routines, developmental updates, and care notes.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
• Support families with resources and developmental guidance as needed.

Qualifications:

• 24 ECE units including Infant/Toddler coursework required.
• 16 GE units preferred; AA or BA in ECE or related field preferred.
• California Child Development Teacher Permit preferred.
• Experience working with infants ages 0–18 months.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain after hire).
• Strong understanding of early childhood development, health, and safety practices.

Physical Requirements (ADA-Compliant):

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 lbs.
• Frequent bending, sitting on the floor, standing, holding infants, and active movement.
• Ability to safely navigate classroom and outdoor spaces.
• Reasonable accommodations available upon request.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees (35 hrs/week):

• Comprehensive benefits package with 50% employer-paid medical insurance premiums.
• Paid professional development and training.
• Eligibility for up to $10,000/year in government stipends through ELFA.
• Childcare discount for employees.

To Apply:

Submit your resume or a brief message describing your interest in early childhood education and your availability. We look forward to supporting your growth at Meaningful Beginnings!

Pay: $25.50 - $29.15 / hour

Benefits:

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

Job Type: fulltime, parttime

Education: High school degree

Work location: On-site