Teacher - Infant/Toddler Los Angeles CA

Introduction: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our team and provide high-quality education and care to young children. The Infant /Toddler Teacher will be responsible for developing and implementing lesson plans, supervising and interacting with children, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. The successful candidate will have strong communication and problem-solving skills and be able to work collaboratively with other team members.

General Functions: Under the guidance of the Site Supervisor, the Teacher provides quality primary care giving for infants or toddlers in a safe and supervised early care and educational setting; Promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development children enrolled in the program; develops individual goals for children; provides screenings and on-going assessment; Follows all agency policies, procedures and other applicable Federal and State regulations to accomplish the Program goals and objectives successfully.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Child Development and Care

• Promote feelings of security and trust in infants and toddlers.
• Talk, sing, and read to children frequently to support language development.
• Tend to personal hygiene needs, including diapering, toileting, cleaning, and feeding.
• Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or special needs; report concerns promptly.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
• Adapt activities to meet individual goals and diverse needs, including disabilities.
• Organize daily activities to foster curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, creativity, and a sense of belonging.
  
  

Curriculum and Assessment

• Develop and utilize integrated curriculum plans that reflect mandated program components, cultural influences, and family input.
• Prepare classroom materials and create engaging learning centers.
• Conduct developmental screenings and assessments in partnership with families.
• Analyze child outcome data and develop individualized plans for each child.
• Maintain documentation of classroom activities, assessments, and significant issues.
  
  

Family Engagement

• Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with families.
• Encourage families to participate actively in their child’s development.
  
  

Promote positive parent-child interactions and bonding.

• Communicate regularly with parents regarding each child’s progress.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences to review assessments, share educational strategies, and discuss goals.
• Support the family advocate by modeling developmentally appropriate practices for parents.
  
  

Collaboration and Professionalism

• Maintain a positive, calm, and professional demeanor; model this attitude for staff, volunteers, and parents.
• Participate in team meetings to plan and coordinate services across program components.
• Collaborate with other teachers, the center supervisor, program leadership, parents, and volunteers to plan and implement activities.
• Protect children from any form of physical punishment or verbal abuse; report any such incidents immediately.
• Participate in the agency’s continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Maintain confidentiality of all records and family information.
  
  

Compliance and Administrative Duties

• Ensure compliance with Title 22 and Title 5 regulations and program policies.
• Conduct daily meal counts and verify sign-in sheets.
• Complete DRDP Assessment and Monthly observations and documentation, reports, and other administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform additional duties as needed to meet program requirements
  
  

Education And Qualifications

• 24 units in ECE/CD, including core courses and 16 general education units, including 6 units of Infant/Toddler Care or AA or higher in ECE/CD or related field with 3 units of supervised field experience in an ECE/CD setting
• Current Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the CTC
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• BA in ECE or Child Development
• Training in child health, nutrition, and safety
• Minimum 2 years of experience with infants and toddlers, including children with disabilities
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  
  

Other Considerations:

• Must be able to perform light physical work, including lifting and carrying children weighing 14–30 pounds.
• Requires bending, crouching, kneeling, and other movements to meet children’s needs.
• Ability to maintain performance under pressure and handle stress professionally.
• Must contribute to a work environment that is safe and free from unpleasant conditions.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and TB risk assessment required.
• Must pass background checks through DOJ, FBI, and CACI.
  
  

Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (US only), Employer RRSP match (Canada only)
• Professional development opportunities