Infant Teacher: Nurturing Start-Up Center, Growth & Perks

Meaningful Beginnings; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% employer-paid medical insurance

Childcare tuition discount

Paid professional development

Up to $10,000/year ELFA stipend

3 weeks paid vacation

Sign-on bonus

Paid holidays

Job summary

Meaningful Beginnings in San Mateo, California, is seeking an Infant Teacher to provide responsive care and support early development for infants aged 0 to 18 months. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, nurturing environment, engaging families, and collaborating with teammates to promote infant growth. Preferred qualifications include 24 ECE units with Infant/Toddler coursework and experience in early childhood education. Additional perks include medical insurance, paid training, and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants (0–18 months) required.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide responsive care including feeding and diapering.
• Support sensory exploration and motor skill development.
• Maintain daily communication with families regarding routines.
• Ensure all safety and compliance regulations are followed.

Skills

Knowledge of infant development

Strong communication with families

Responsive caregiving

Team collaboration

Education

24 ECE units including Infant/Toddler coursework

AA or BA in ECE or related field

California Child Development Teacher Permit

Job description

Meaningful Beginnings has proudly served families since 2013, providing high‑quality Infant/Toddler care, Preschool, and Transitional Kindergarten programs for children ages 0–6. Our mission is to offer loving, developmentally rich environments that support every child’s growth while empowering educators with training, mentorship, and a positive workplace culture.

Availability & Opening Timeline: Please note that this position is for a center scheduled to open later in Summer 2026. Final start dates and onboarding timelines will align with licensing approval, enrollment readiness, and operational needs leading up to opening.

$25.50–$29.15/hr · $1,000 Sign-on bonus

San Mateo · Full-time · Monday to Friday

Provide warm, responsive care for infants at Meaningful Beginnings, a Reggio Emilia–inspired early learning community in San Francisco and San Mateo. You’ll build secure relationships, support daily routines and early development, and partner with families to help each child feel safe, supported, and connected.

You’ll:

• Provide warm, responsive care and support daily routines
• Support play-based learning and each child’s development
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom
• Follow Title 22, health, and safety requirements
• Collaborate with the classroom team and participate in training

You have:

• 12 ECE units (infant/toddler units for I/T rooms), or willing to take classes
• Experience working with infants, ideally ages 0–18 months
• Knowledge of infant development, health, safety, and responsive caregiving
• Warm communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork

You’ll get:

• $25.50–$29.15/hour + up to $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $1,000/year in ECE educational assistance
• 50% employer-paid medical and dental premiums
• Up to 3 paid center closure weeks + 13+ paid holidays
• Childcare tuition discount
• Paid professional development and opportunities for career growth

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