Infant Teacher - Playa Vista

Brella; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Brella-sponsored life insurance and LT

401(k) eligibility

Paid Time Off

Sick & Safe Time

Paid Holidays

Wellness Days

Professional development

Job summary

Brella invites an Infant/Toddler Teacher in Playa Vista to nurture children aged from 3 months to 6 years within a play-based curriculum. You will collaborate with co-teachers to create a loving, safe environment and communicate progress with families.

The role emphasizes planning, documentation, and daily adaptations to the class plan. You will work under California licensing guidelines, meeting ECE unit requirements and ensuring developmental-appropriate experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 12 ECE units including 3 infant care units (Licensing)
• 12+ months of experience in a licensed child care facility
• Must meet California DSS/Licensing requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and loving environment for children with co-teachers
• Model empathy through respectful guidance
• Engage children with age-appropriate materials
• Plan and implement Brella curriculum with daily modifications
• Maintain safety by following procedures and guidelines
• Collaborate and communicate with coworkers to build a positive center culture
• Communicate with families during drop-off/pick-ups with curriculum updates
• Meet licensing and safety requirements for the classroom

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Curriculum planning

Education

High School Diploma + 12 ECE units incl. 3 infant care

Job description

About Brella

Brella is on a mission to create a beloved child care experience for today's families and the educators who support them. Founded in 2019 by two busy moms, Brella was created to reimagine child care through a flexible model that meets the needs of modern families while providing children with a high-quality early learning experience.

Where We're Located

Playa Vista: W Jefferson Blvd Suite 3 3100, Playa Vista, CA 90094

This center is open Monday-Friday and shifts typically run between 7:45 AM - 6:15 PM.

About the Role

Our Infant/Toddler Teacher role is an opportunity to focus on a specific age range while diving deeper into our play-based curriculum, planning, flow of day, documentation and communicating effectively with the team, children and parents.

As a Brella Infant/Toddler Teacher, You Will

• Provide a safe and loving environment for children in collaboration with co-teachers
• Model empathy through respect, response, and gentle guidance
• Engage as children work with age-appropriate, stimulating, and thoughtful materials
• Plan and implement Brella curriculum and develop daily modifications as needed per age group or emergent class interests and demonstrate that the target curriculum engagement/quality elements are being achieved
• Keep the classroom safe by following procedures and guidelines
• Collaborate and communicate respectfully with coworkers creating positive relationships and center culture
• Communicate effectively with families during drop off/pick ups and provide curriculum and development updates
• Experience & Education Requirements:

Experience, Knowledge & Abilities

• At least 18+ years of age with a High School Diploma and 12 Early Childhood Education units including 3 units specific to infant care (Required by Licensing)
• At least 12+ months of experience working in a licensed child care facility
• Must meet the requirements of the California Department of Social Services / Licensing

Caring for the Caregiver

At Brella, we care for our caregivers through competitive pay, meaningful benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to grow and connect. Full-time educators at Brella are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Brella-sponsored life insurance and LTD
• 401(k) eligibility to contribute after 3 months
• Paid Time Off
• Sick & Safe Time
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Days at tenure milestones
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Access to Stanford FIND professional development
• Referral programTeam celebrations and community connection

Physical Demands

• Move comfortably throughout the classroom and center, including lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, sitting, walking, bending, and standing for extended periods of time
• Safely interact with and physically support children ages 3 months to 6 years using appropriate child-handling techniques
• Lift children or classroom materials up to 50 pounds, as needed
• Maintain the mental and physical alertness needed to supervise children and respond to daily classroom needs
• Respond immediately and appropriately to unexpected situations, safety concerns, or emergencies
• Follow all state, federal, and Brella guidelines related to immunizations, employment physicals, required health and safety training, and safe classroom practices

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed, not an exhaustive list of all essential functions and responsibilities. Qualified applicants or employees with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $23.50 hourly with final compensation determined based on experience and qualifications.