Lead Toddler Teacher – Early Childhood Education

Meaningful Beginnings

  • San Mateo, California
  • 12 days ago

    Highlights

    Lead a warm, play-based classroom at Meaningful Beginnings, a Reggio Emilia–inspired early learning community in San Francisco and San Mateo. Final start dates and onboarding timelines will align with licensing approval, enrollment readiness, and operational needs leading up to opening.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Mateo, California

    Description

    Availability & Opening Timeline: Please note that this position is for a center scheduled to open later in Summer 2026. Final start dates and onboarding timelines will align with licensing approval, enrollment readiness, and operational needs leading up to opening.

    $28.60–$37/hr · $1,000 Sign-on bonus

    San Mateo · Full-time · Monday to Friday


    Lead a warm, play-based classroom at Meaningful Beginnings, a Reggio Emilia–inspired early learning community in San Francisco and San Mateo. You'll teach, partner with families, and mentor assistant teachers.


    You'll:

    • Plan and teach play-based lessons that fit each child
    • Track growth through observation and portfolios
    • Observe and document children’s growth and milestones
    • Be families' go-to classroom contact
    • Mentor assistant teachers
    • Keep your classroom safe and Title 22–compliant


    You have:

    • 24 ECE units (infant/toddler units for I/T rooms), or willing to take classes
    • Experience working in a classroom setting
    • Knowledge of child development and Title 22
    • Warm communication skills and a love of teamwork


    You'll get:

    • $28.60–$32.25/hour + sign-on bonus up to $1,000
    • Up to $1,000/year in ECE educational assistance
    • 50% employer-paid medical
    • Up to 3 paid center closure weeks + 13+ paid holidays
    • Childcare tuition discount
    • Paid professional development and room to grow


    Apply in minutes: Send a resume or a short note to careers@meaningfulbeginnings.org.

    Work schedule

    • Monday to Friday

    Supplemental pay

    • Signing bonus

    Benefits

    • Health insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • 401(k)
    • Referral program
    • Paid training

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