Infant Development Specialist: Shape Early Learning (0-3)

Catalyst Family Inc.; Buena Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Personal health advocate

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Education reimbursement

Discounted childcare

Calm app access

Ticket at Work discounts

Professional growth/training

Job summary

Catalyst Family Inc. is seeking an Infant Development Specialist to support children aged 0-3 and their families. You will create developmentally appropriate curriculum, ensure safe environments, and collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality programs.

You will build strong relationships with families, monitor progress, and advocate for culturally responsive practices while maintaining daily reports and enthusiastic teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a group care environment with the same age group preferred.
• 1 year experience supervising adults or equivalent units preferred.
• Effective problem solving, conflict resolution, classroom management, and communication with children and families.
• Effective organization, time management, curriculum and assessment documentation (individualized lesson plans, portfolios, anecdotal notes).
• Ability to work alongside colleagues and maintain a professional team environment.
• Current adult and infant/child CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• Bilingual/Multilingual language preference based on center needs.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and small group experiences connected to infant/toddler development.
• Meet the needs of infants/toddlers based on developmental age.
• Maintain safe, healthy environments with proper supervision and culturally diverse relationships.
• Develop learning environments connected to curriculum with opportunities for safe risks.
• Ensure environments support infant/toddler development through age 0-3.
• Provide excellent customer service through authentic connections with children, families, communities and staff.
• Complete daily reports and communicate progress and milestones to families.
• Collaborate with team to align values, education and experience to high-quality programs.

Skills

Group care experience

Supervising adults

Problem solving

Communication with families

Organization/time management

Team collaboration

CPR/First Aid (preferred)

Bilingual/multilingual preference

Education

24 units in child development/early childhood

16 general education units

3 Infant/Toddler units

AA in ECE/CD/related

BA in ECE/CD/related

California Teacher Credential (or permit)

Job description

Catalyst Family Inc. is seeking an Infant Development Specialist to support children aged 0-3 and their families. You will create developmentally appropriate curriculum, ensure safe environments, and collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality programs.

You will build strong relationships with families, monitor progress, and advocate for culturally responsive practices while maintaining daily reports and enthusiastic teamwork.