Infant Preschool Teacher

Merryhill-School-8; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays & sick days

401k with company match

Tuition discounts

Education reimbursement & partnerships

Professional development

Job summary

Merryhill School is seeking an Infant Teacher in San Jose to provide nurturing care and early learning experiences. You will support feeding, sleep, and developmental needs while delivering developmentally appropriate activities and maintaining a safe classroom environment.

You will collaborate with colleagues, communicate with families, and follow licensing requirements to ensure a positive start for each child’s growth.

Qualifications

• 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) including child development, curriculum, and family/community
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• ECE coursework, CDA credential, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous infant care experience in licensed childcare or preschool preferred
• Knowledge of infant development and responsive caregiving practices
• Must meet state childcare licensing and training requirements
• Current infant and child CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to lift and carry infants and be actively engaged throughout the day

Responsibilities

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities
• Plan arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, and hands-on experiences
• Supervise classroom activities, meals, snacks, and transitions
• Support potty training and age-appropriate personal-care routines
• Encourage language development, independence, and social-emotional growth
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom
• Collaborate with teachers and school leaders for a consistent student experience
• Communicate with families about classroom activities and student development
• Follow school policies and licensing health and safety requirements

Skills

Infant care knowledge

CPR/First Aid

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety and licensing

Education

12 semester units in ECE

High school diploma or equivalent

ECE coursework / CDA or higher

Job description

Infant Teacher - Merryhill School

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and sick days
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition discounts for your children
• Professional development
• Education reimbursement and partnerships

About the Role

As an Infant Teacher at Merryhill School, you will provide attentive, nurturing care in a safe and stimulating classroom environment. You will support each infant's individual feeding, sleeping, and developmental needs while creating meaningful learning experiences that encourage early cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical growth.

Through responsive caregiving and consistent communication with families, you will help establish a strong foundation for each child's continued development and success.

You will also:

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and learning activities
• Plan and facilitate arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, and hands-on educational experiences
• Provide attentive supervision during classroom activities, outdoor play, meals, snacks, and transitions
• Support children with potty training and other age-appropriate personal-care routines
• Encourage language development, independence, positive peer interactions, and emotional growth
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom environment
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and school leaders to provide a consistent and positive student experience
• Communicate professionally with families regarding classroom activities and student development
• Follow all school policies and applicable licensing requirements related to health, safety, and student supervision

What We're Looking For

• 12 semester (or 18 quarter) units in Early Childhood Education, including coursework in child development, curriculum, and family/community
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Early childhood education coursework, Child Development Associate credential, associate degree, or bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous experience caring for infants in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred
• Knowledge of infant development, responsive caregiving practices, and age-appropriate learning activitiesli>
• Ability to meet all state childcare licensing and training requirements
• Current infant and child CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification before or shortly after hire
• Ability to successfully complete state and federal background checks
• Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to lift and carry infants, sit on the floor, bend, stoop, and remain actively engaged throughout the day
• Commitment to maintaining a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and dependable learning environment