Infant Teacher

Action Day Schools; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay – paid

Medical, dental, and vision

FSA

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Childcare/Private Education Tuition

Job summary

Action Day Schools, serving the Bay Area since 1968, invites passionate Infant Teachers to join 14 school locations. You will engage infants in developmentally appropriate activities and contribute to a nurturing, heart-centered classroom where every child’s growth is celebrated.

This full-time role offers competitive pay $18–$28 per hour, strong professional development, mentor support, CPR/First Aid training, tuition assistance, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 12 ECE Units preferred.
• Infant/Toddler Development Course is a plus.
• Haven’t taken child development classes? We will train you and help you get through your core Child Development classes!
• Experience with children preferred
• A love and passion for working with young children
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Engage children in developmentally appropriate activities (art, bubbles, circle time, play) to foster early love of learning.
• Establish classroom management skills, build parent relations, and create positive, memorable experiences.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with children

Reliability & can-do attitude

Love for young children

Eagerness to learn

Education

12 ECE Units preferred

Infant/Toddler Development Course is a plus

Job description

Since 1968, Action Day Schools have proven to be steadfast leaders in the Bay Area’s childcare & private education industry. In 2024, Action Day Schools was voted 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 for multiple Infant Teacher Positions within our 14 school locations!

As an Infant Teacher, you will be responsible for engaging the children in developmentally appropriate activities, including art, bubbles, circle time, and exploratory play to foster a love of learning early on. Along with ensuring the highest quality of care, you will have the opportunity to establish strong classroom management skills, parent relations, and have a blast creating positive, memorable experiences with the children!

Compensation: $18- 28/hr. depending on individual experience, education and position requirements.

Professional Development Opportunities For Teachers at Action Day Schools:

• Hands- on training with a mentor-teacher, 1:1 coaching sessions, and team check-ins with the Leadership Team
• New Hire Welcome Workshop, Teacher 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 Head or 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

• 12 ECE Units preferred
• Infant/Toddler Development Course is a plus!
• Haven’t taken child development classes? NO problem! We will train you AND help you get through your core Child Development classes!
• Experience with children preferred
• A love and passion for working with young children
• 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!