Infant/Toddler Teacher

Community-Action-Partnership-of-SAN-Luis-Obisp; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

San Jerardo Center in Salinas, CA seeks dedicated teachers to deliver a high-quality early childhood education program. The role involves implementing the center's education plan, guiding assistants, and ensuring safe, nurturing environments for all children.

You will conduct home visits and parent conferences to engage families and tailor learning experiences. Ideal candidates have relevant education units, teaching experience, and a current teacher permit or higher.

Qualifications

• AA/AS required for Teacher I
• 24 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development
• 6 months related teaching experience
• RCCP, Child Development Teacher Permit or higher
• Teacher II requires BA/BS, 12 ECE units, 1 year teaching exp., 3 supervised field units, and a permit or higher

Responsibilities

• Support Center Supervisor to ensure quality experiences for children and families
• Coordinate and conduct home visits and parent conferences, including evenings/weekends
• Plan and implement the education plan, personalize for each child with parental input
• Maintain documentation and tracking of program requirements (files, lesson plans, curriculum, assessments)
• Ensure a developmentally appropriate, safe center with diverse experiences
• Supervise children visually at all times and participate in activities
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings
• Inform Supervisor of issues related to children, families, or program operations
• Implement IEPs and IFSPs as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Follow policies for daily operations and assist with housekeeping and sanitation

Education

Teacher I: AA/AS

24 units ECE/Child Development

6 months related teaching experience

RCCP or Child Development Teacher Permit or higher

Teacher II: BA/BS

12 units ECE/Child Development

1 year related teaching experience

3 units supervised Field Experience

Child Development Teacher Permit or higher

Job description

San Jerardo Center, 24495 Calle El Rosario, Salinas, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Helping People. Changing Lives.

As a Teacher, you will provide exceptional care and education for children and their families. You will be responsible for implementing our comprehensive educational program in your assigned classroom, while supervising and guiding Instructional Assistants and Associate Teachers. Your work will support CAPSLO’s mission to deliver a high-quality, enriching educational experience for all enrolled children and their families.

What you bring to the table:

• Depending on the department assigned, a valid California driver's license, a current DMV driving record, and proof of insurance may be required to fulfill job-related travel. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

Teacher I :

• Has an AA/AS
• Has 24 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development
• Has 6 months related teaching experience
• RCCP, Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.

Teacher II:

• BA/BS
• 12 units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development
• 1 year related teaching experience
• 3 units Supervised Field Experience
• Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.

As a Teacher You Will:

• Support Center Supervisor in ensuring quality experiences for children and families, adhering to laws, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinate and conduct home visits and parent conferences, scheduling at convenient times for families (may include evenings and weekends).
• Plan and implement the center's education plan, individualizing for each child and tracking development with parental input.
• Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of program requirements (Child/Family Files, Lesson Plans, Curriculum planning, Assessments, Transition Plans, Meal counts, Tracking sheets).
• Ensure the center environment is developmentally appropriate, safe, and offers diverse experiences.
• Supervise children visually at all times.
• Participate in physical activities with children, involving various movements (lifting, bending, etc.).
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and required trainings.
• Inform Center Supervisor of any issues related to children/families or program operations.
• Ensure quality educational experiences for all children, including those with disabilities.
• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) and Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Follow program policies and procedures for daily operations.
• Participate in housekeeping duties, ensuring proper sanitation as designated by the Health Coordinator.
• Maintain confidentiality of family records and information.
• Provide appropriate guidance to children, ensuring their personal rights are maintained.
• Act as a Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse and Neglect, following reporting procedures.
• Use reasonable precautions and adhere to safety rules to ensure maximum safety for self, employees, and children.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EOE/V/ADA/Drug Free Workplace/Asset Infused Organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. will consider all qualified applicants without attention to race, sex, age religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, socioeconomic class, or any other protected characteristic.

San Jerardo Center, 24495 Calle El Rosario, Salinas, California, United States of America