Infant Teacher: Nurturing Early Learning & Growth

Heritage Oak Private Education; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 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 for children

Professional development

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Spring Education Group’s Merryhill School is seeking an Infant Teacher to provide nurturing care and developmentally appropriate activities for infants, fostering cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical growth in a safe environment.

You will plan lessons, facilitate arts and crafts, supervise meals and transitions, support potty training, and collaborate with families and staff to ensure a consistent, positive student experience.

Qualifications

• 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 activities
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organization

Relationship-building

Education

12 semester units in ECE

High school diploma or equivalent

ECE coursework or CDA/AA/BA preferred

Job description

Spring Education Group’s Merryhill School is seeking an Infant Teacher to provide nurturing care and developmentally appropriate activities for infants, fostering cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical growth in a safe environment.

You will plan lessons, facilitate arts and crafts, supervise meals and transitions, support potty training, and collaborate with families and staff to ensure a consistent, positive student experience.