Toddler Teacher – Early Childhood Education

Support toddlers as they build independence, language, movement, and social-emotional skills at Meaningful Beginnings, a Reggio Emilia–inspired early learning community in San Francisco and San Mateo. Meaningful Beginnings has proudly served families since 2013, providing high‑quality Infant/Toddler care, Preschool, and Transitional Kindergarten programs for children ages 0–6.

Meaningful Beginnings has proudly served families since 2013, providing high‑quality Infant/Toddler care, Preschool, and Transitional Kindergarten programs for children ages 0–6. Our mission is to offer loving, developmentally rich environments that support every child’s growth while empowering educators with training, mentorship, and a positive workplace culture.

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.

$25.50–$29.15/hr · $1,000 Sign-on bonus

San Mateo · Full-time · Monday to Friday

Support toddlers as they build independence, language, movement, and social-emotional skills at Meaningful Beginnings, a Reggio Emilia–inspired early learning community in San Francisco and San Mateo. You’ll create a safe, nurturing classroom where children can explore, learn, and build confidence.

You’ll:

• Provide warm, responsive care and support daily routines
• Support play-based learning and each child’s development
• Encourage communication, independence, and positive behavior
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom
• Follow Title 22, health, and safety requirements
• Collaborate with the classroom team and participate in training

You have:

• 12 ECE units (infant/toddler units for I/T rooms), or willing to take classes
• Experience working with toddlers or infants preferred
• Knowledge of toddler development, behavior, and responsive caregiving
• Warm communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork

You’ll get:

• $25.50–$29.15/hour + up to $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $1,000/year in ECE educational assistance
• 50% employer-paid medical and dental premiums
• Up to 3 paid center closure weeks + 13+ paid holidays
• Childcare tuition discount
• Paid professional development and opportunities for career growth

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

Salary

$25.50 - $29.15 per hour

Benefits

Signing bonus, Paid time off, Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid training

Job Type

Full time, Part time