Lead Infant Teacher — Launch Center in Newport Beach

Brella Space Corporation; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Wellness days

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Team events

Job summary

Brella in Newport Beach is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to shape the classroom experience at our new center. You will guide daily flow, support co-teachers, partner with families, and bring Brella’s play-based curriculum to life for children ages 3 months to 15 months.

This role emphasizes creating a safe, nurturing environment, guiding routines, documenting progress, and maintaining Title 22 compliance. Strong family communication, mentoring, and teamwork are essential, with competitive pay

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 12 units of Child Development and/or Early Childhood Education coursework, as required by Title 22, Section 101216.1; Lead Teachers working in infant classrooms must also have at least three units specific to infant care
• One to two years of Lead Teacher experience in a licensed childcare facility required for external candidates
• Must meet all applicable California Department of Social Services and childcare licensing requirements
• Knowledge of early childhood development, group care settings, and developmentally appropriate practices
• Familiarity with Reggio Emilia, RIE, and/or Montessori principles preferred

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for children ages 3 months to 15 months.
• Guide the daily flow of the classroom, including routines, transitions, curriculum, documentation, and materials.
• Plan and implement Brella’s play-based curriculum, making thoughtful adjustments based on children’s developmental needs and emerging interests.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and modeling for co-teachers while promoting Brella’s expectations for engagement, communication, curriculum, and safety.
• Serve as a primary classroom partner for families by sharing curriculum updates, developmental observations, and child support plan information.
• Collaborate respectfully with co-teachers and center leadership to support a positive team culture and high-quality classroom experience.
• Maintain classroom safety and compliance by following Title 22 requirements and Brella policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Patient, calm, and nurturing

Guide classroom operations

Mentorship for co-teachers

Family communication

Collaborative teamwork

Organization and documentation

Judgment and problem solving

Receive direction and apply feedback

Comfort with technology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12 units in Child Development / ECED

Infant care units (3)

Job description

Brella in Newport Beach is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to shape the classroom experience at our new center. You will guide daily flow, support co-teachers, partner with families, and bring Brella’s play-based curriculum to life for children ages 3 months to 15 months.

This role emphasizes creating a safe, nurturing environment, guiding routines, documenting progress, and maintaining Title 22 compliance. Strong family communication, mentoring, and teamwork are essential, with competitive pay