Infant - Toddler Teacher
Company: Palo Alto Community Child Care
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
About the Role: We are seeking a highly qualified Infant -
Toddler Teacher, with experience working with children 2 months old
to 2 years old, to join our team at Infant - Toddler Centers in
Palo Alto. The Infant - Toddler Teacher will be responsible for
providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young
children to learn and grow. As a childcare educator, you will be
responsible for developing and implementing age-appropriate
curriculum, assessing children's progress, and communicating with
parents and caregivers. The Infant - Toddler Teacher will also be
responsible for maintaining a clean and organized center, ensuring
the safety and well-being of all children in your care. Minimum
Qualifications: * Completion of 12 semester units in Early
Childhood Education (ECE), including Core units (Child Development;
Child, Family, Community; Curriculum and 3 units of infant
development) * Experience working with young children in a
classroom setting * Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills * Ability to work collaboratively with other teachers and
staff Preferred Qualifications: * Child Development Permit *
Bilingual * Experience working with diverse populations *
Experience with Reggio Emilia and/or Play-Based philosophy *
Experience with technology integration in the classroom Essential
Functions* * Fosters cooperative behavior through various
activities by group and individual projects to assist children in
forming satisfying relationships with other children and adults. *
Supervises activities such as, exploration, group discussions and
dramatic play, and broadens the understanding of their physical and
social environment. * Encourages students in singing, dancing,
participating in rhythmic activities and using art materials to
promote self-expression, relationships and appreciation of
aesthetic experience. In addition, to promote gross motor, fine
motor development in accordance to each child's needs. * Instructs
children in practices of cleanliness and self-care. * Alternates
periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light
activity to avoid over-stimulation and fatigue. * Observes children
to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance and
evaluates their progress. * Communicates with parents the
significant behaviors of the children by observing and recording
actions. * Observes, records and communicates the significant
behaviors of the children in care. Charts matters concerning the
children with consistency and accuracy. Documents each incident of
injury on Injury Chart. Documents health and behavior issues. *
Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children's needs in all
areas of Center grounds and during off-site excursions. * Able to
safely lift 30 pounds from floor to waist level 10 to 15 times per
day. * Able to respond to a child's needs 30 feet away within 30
seconds without danger to the staff person's health. Skills: Under
general direction, the Infant - Toddler Teacher supervises children
to promote their physical, cognitive and social development.
Responsible for on-floor program participation with children.
Assures on-going, age-appropriate activities and development of
children. Implements the curriculum and, with active participation
of other members of the teaching team, works with parents and
assesses the development of each child. The Infant - Toddler
Teacher provides a safe environment for all children at all times.
Additional Requirements*: * Must be vaccinated for measles and
pertussis; must obtain annual flu vaccine or provide a signed
declination form; must be tested for TB upon hire. * Must complete
a pre-employment physical. * Must complete and pass a fingerprint
background clearance check. *Some may be subject to reasonable
accommodation requests Palo Alto Community Child Care is an equal
opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 8hr, full-time
shift between the hours of 7:30am-6:00pm with a 30-60 minute unpaid
meal break 40hrs/wk; FULL BENEFITS Compensation details:
24.65-31.36 Hourly Wage PI5fe4d21c443c-29400-39826731
Keywords: Palo Alto Community Child Care, San Jose , Infant - Toddler Teacher, Education / Teaching , Palo Alto, California
