Infant/Toddler Teacher

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasitos Center in Santa Maria, CA is hiring teachers to provide high-quality early education for children and families. You will implement our educational program, supervise staff, plan lessons, and track development while maintaining confidentiality and safety.

Teacher I requires AA/AS and 24 units in ECE/CD; Teacher II requires BA/BS, 12 units in ECE/CD, and 1 year of experience; RCCP/Teacher Permit or higher may be required. Evening/weekend duties and driving may be needed per department.

Qualifications

• AA/AS required for Teacher I; BA/BS required for Teacher II
• 12 units ECE/CD required for Teacher II; 24 units ECE/CD for Teacher I
• 1 year teaching experience for Teacher II; 6 months for Teacher I
• RCCP or Child Development Teacher Permit or higher required

Responsibilities

• Support Center Supervisor to ensure quality experiences for children and families
• Coordinate home visits and parent conferences
• Plan and implement the center's education plan with individualized activity tracking
• Maintain documentation (files, lesson plans, curriculum, assessments, transition plans)
• Ensure a safe, developmentally appropriate environment
• Supervise children visually at all times
• Participate in staff meetings and required trainings
• Communicate issues to Center Supervisor
• Implement IEP and IFSP as part of multidisciplinary team
• Follow daily operations policies and procedures
• Assist with housekeeping and sanitation
• Maintain confidentiality of family records
• Provide appropriate guidance to children and protect rights
• Act as a Mandated Reporter of Child Abuse and Neglect
• Adhere to safety rules for all as needed

Education

AA/AS

BA/BS

12 units Early Childhood Education/Child Development

24 units Early Childhood Education/Child Development

1 year related teaching experience

RCCP/Child Development Teacher Permit or higher

Job description

Pasitos Center, 920 N. Railroad, Santa Maria, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, May 14, 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.

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For a comprehensive list of employee perks and benefits, please visit capslo.org/careers.

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.

Pasitos Center, 920 N. Railroad, Santa Maria, California, United States of America