Head Infant Teacher

Action Day Schools; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holiday pay

Medical/dental/vision

FSA

Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Tuition discount

Job summary

Action Day Schools is hiring a full-time Head Infant Teacher for Mountain View and San Jose locations. You will oversee the Infant/Toddler program, mentor staff, and help evaluate curriculum to ensure high-quality care tailored to young children. Occasional site visits and leadership in staff meetings are part of the role.

The position offers professional development, teamwork, and opportunities to contribute to an award-winning program within a loving, child-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 12 core ECE units, including Infant/Toddler Development.
• 2+ years of experience working with children.
• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Enthusiastic, dependable, and an influential role model to peers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Infant and/or Toddler program and assist in curriculum evaluation.
• Coach and train staff; liaise between Director and staff within age group.
• Occasionally visit sister sites to share knowledge and best practices.
• Plan and facilitate staff in-service meetings and trainings.

Skills

Experience with children

Excellent communication

Role model to peers

Education

Associate's Degree

12 core ECE units incl. Infant/Toddler Dev

Job description

Since 1968, Action Day Schools have proven to be steadfast leaders in the Bay Area’s childcare & private education industry. In 2025, Action Day Schools was nominated as one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area! We recognize the essential foundation of any school is its staff. We are proud of our heart-centered and committed teachers who provide each child with quality care rooted in enthusiasm for their individual growth and development. We are seeking professional, passionate, nurturing individuals to accommodate our thriving centers and uphold our reputation of excellence! Join our team as we continue to create excitement for learning in a fun and loving environment!!

We are hiring full-time Head Infant Teachers at our Mountain View and San Jose locations!

In addition to engaging the children in developmentally appropriate activities and ensuring the highest quality of care in your classroom, we are looking for an experienced Head Teacher who will assist in overseeing the Infant and/or Toddler program and the evaluation of curriculum. Our Head Teachers work with and train fellow staff members and act as liaison between the Director and the staff within their age group. You will also have the chance to visit other sites as needed to share knowledge with employees at our sister schools, and assist in planning and facilitating school and companywide staff in-service meetings. This is an incredible, new opportunity to lead an award winning program!

Compensation: $25- $29.50/hr. depending on individual experience, education and position requirements.

Professional Development Opportunities For Teachers at Action Day Schools:

• Hands- on training, 1:1 coaching sessions, and team check-ins with the Leadership Team
• New Hire Welcome Workshop, bi-monthly Head & Master Teacher Meetings, In-Service Staff Development Days, CPR/First Aid certification course offerings & more
• Tuition loan payment plans available to help Team Support Teachers complete the core Child Development courses and become teacher-qualified.
• Staff Referral Bonus Programs
• The ability to collaborate with creative team members to design the physical environment to meet the changing needs of young children
• Career Growth Programs and New Leader Training with opportunities for leadership roles as a Master Teacher or School Administration
• A Leadership team of brilliant Program Directors dedicated to empowering teachers and creating a fun place to work that offers challenge, motivation, and career opportunities

• Associate's Degree
• Completion of 12 core ECE semester units, including the Infant/Toddler Development course- Haven’t taken the Infant/Toddler Development class? NO problem! We will help you complete this course!
• 2 years of experience with children
• A love and passion for working with young children
• Professional, enthusiastic, and an influential role model to peers
• Excellent communication skills
• A reliable, can-do attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow!

• Benefits for full-time employees working 30+hrs/wk include:
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay- including a paid holiday closure at the end of December!
• Medical, dental, and vision
• FSA
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Childcare/Private Education Tuition Discount Benefits-- At Action Day Schools, it is our goal to enrich the lives of both you and your children!