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