Infant/ Toddler Teacher - Early Childhood Center

$39,000 - $41,080/Yr

Say San Diego (Social Advocates For Youth) - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Infant/Toddler Teacher at the Early Childhood Center is responsible for creating a nurturing and safe environment that fosters the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth of children. This role involves organizing and implementing care, hygiene, learning, and developmental activities for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children, ensuring their needs are met through structured programs and individualized attention.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to guidelines set forth by Community Care Licensing Title 22.
• Provide a variety of daily activities including quiet and active play, rest and relaxation, eating and toileting.
• Act as the primary caregiver for a group of up to 4 infants and/or toddlers.
• Ensure each child has a needs and services plan complete and on file and updated quarterly.
• Supervise up to 12 preschool age children when needed and maintain visual supervision of children at all times.
• Create a nature-inspired, safe, and loving environment for the children.
• Follow each child's Feeding plan as provided by parents.
• Change diapers/toileting as needed and comply with Toileting plan provided by parents.
• Soothe infants by singing to and cuddling them.
• Supervise infants on the floor as they play with age-appropriate toys.
• Put infants in cribs for nap time and follow Sleep plan provided by parents.
• Ensure play, sleep, and changing areas are kept safe, clean, and sanitized.
• Develop age-appropriate and developmental milestone plans.
• Implement engaging activities that help children build critical brain connections.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
• Assist in assessing/changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
• Prepare and provide daily meals and snacks for children.
• Maintain effective and efficient record-keeping procedures.
• Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Ensure the care and safety of children without physical or verbal abuse, exploitation, or prejudice.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines and coordinating schedules.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Maintain open communication with parents and staff.
• Attend meetings and agency functions as required.
• Respect families and children's right to privacy.
• Familiar with DRDP and ITERS and maintain efficient observations and documentation.
• Familiar with ASQ-3 (ages and stages questionnaires).
• Other tasks as assigned by the Center Supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-year experience in the supervision and management of groups of infant/toddler aged children.
• BA in Early Childhood Education/Development preferred.
• Successfully completed 12 core ECE units, including 3 units related to infant care.
• Must be at least age 18 at time of hire.
• Ability to relate well with children and adults.
• Must pass TB, drug & health screening and provide proof of immunizations.
• Obtain Pediatric CPR and First aid certificate within 30 days of employment.
• 16-hour health, safety and nutrition training - Preventative Health.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language (fluency in another foreign language may be required for designated assignments).