Infant & Toddler Teacher — Full-Time, Benefits Included

PACCC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 36,079 - 43,201; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Community Child Care is seeking an Infant Toddler Preschool Teacher for our Palo Alto centers. The role focuses on providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children from 2 months to kindergarten entry, developing age-appropriate curricula, assessing progress, and communicating with families.

The position requires ongoing collaboration with staff, strong communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining a well-organized, compliant center that supports holistic

Qualifications

• Completion of 12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE), including Core units (Child Development; Child, Family, Community; Curriculum and Infant Development if working with our youngest ages)
• Experience working with young children in a classroom setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with staff

Responsibilities

• Fosters cooperative behavior through group and individual projects to support children's relationships
• Supervises exploration, group discussions, and dramatic play to broaden understanding of environment
• Encourages singing, dancing, and rhythmic activities to promote self-expression and motor development
• Instructs children in cleanliness and self-care practices
• Alternates strenuous activity with rest or light activity to avoid fatigue
• Observes children to detect health or emotional issues and notes progress
• Communicates significant behaviors to parents and records actions accurately
• Maintains safety and cleanliness of center and supports off-site excursions

Education

12 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Job description

Palo Alto Community Child Care is seeking an Infant Toddler Preschool Teacher for our Palo Alto centers. The role focuses on providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children from 2 months to kindergarten entry, developing age-appropriate curricula, assessing progress, and communicating with families.

The position requires ongoing collaboration with staff, strong communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining a well-organized, compliant center that supports holistic