Infant Toddler Teacher

Discovery Isle Preschool; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

PD days

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

Discovery Isle Preschool in California is seeking an Infant Toddler Teacher to nurture and educate young children. You will provide a warm, responsive classroom, support development, and communicate with families daily.

Join a collaborative team committed to licensing standards and excellence in early childhood education. This role offers growth potential and a rewarding environment for caregivers.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED.
• 12 Core ECE Units including 3 Infant Toddler Units OR CDA in Infant Toddler.
• Minimum 6 months teaching experience in a licensed childcare center.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, responsive classroom environment for infants and toddlers.
• Build strong relationships with families through daily communication and care updates.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to maintain routines and licensing standards.

Skills

Infant Toddler care

Patience & empathy

Team collaboration

Education

12 Core ECE Units (3 Infant Toddler Units)

CDA in Infant Toddler

Job description

As an Infant Toddler Teacher, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work with older infants and young toddlers.
• Provide a warm, responsive, and engaging classroom experience that supports each child’s individual needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families through daily communication and care updates.
• Create a safe and stimulating classroom environment where infants can develop curiosity, confidence, and early learning skills.
• Collaborate with your teaching team to maintain consistent routines, meet licensing standards, and uphold our school’s commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old, have an awarded high school diploma or GED AND one of the following:
  • Completed 12 Core ECE Units, including 3 Infant Toddler Units OR
  • An awarded Child Development Associate (CDA) in Infant Toddler.
• A minimum of 6 months prior teaching experience in a licensed childcare center.
• A nurturing personality with patience, flexibility, and a genuine love for working with babies.
• Authorization to work in the United States

Why Join Discovery Isle Preschool

• Employee Child Tuition Discount of 85% for the first child and 50% for the second child.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401K opportunity with company matching up to 6% annually.
• Paid Time off
• 2 dedicated days for professional development
• College tuition reimbursement program.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow into future leadership roles.
• A rewarding opportunity to shape young minds and inspire the next generation of learners.

If you’re ready to create a loving, enriching environment where infants can thrive — and to help us continue developing the best schools and educators in America—