Palo Alto Community Child Care
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 develop and implement age‑appropriate curriculum, assess children’s progress, and communicate with parents and caregivers. The teacher will also maintain a clean and organized center, ensuring the safety and well‑being of all children in your care.
Essential Functions
Fosters cooperative behavior through group and individual activities to assist children in forming satisfying relationships with peers and adults.
Supervises activities such as exploration, group discussions, and dramatic play, broadening children’s understanding of their physical and social environment.
Encourages singing, dancing, rhythmic activities, and art use to promote self‑expression, relationships, and appreciation of aesthetic experience, while supporting gross and fine motor development.
Instructs children in cleanliness and self‑care practices.
Alternates periods of strenuous activity with 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 significant behaviors to parents through observation and recording.
Documents behavior, injury, and health issues accurately in the Infection Chart.
Observes, hears, and responds to children’s needs throughout the center, including off‑site excursions.
Safely lifts up to 30 pounds from floor to waist level 10‑15 times per day.
Responds to a child’s needs within 30 seconds without danger to staff health.
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 collaborate with other teachers and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Child Development Permit.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Experience with Reggio Emilia and/or Play‑Based philosophy.
Experience with technology integration in the classroom.
Skills Under general direction, the Infant - Toddler Teacher supervises children to promote their physical, cognitive, and social development. The teacher participates in on‑floor programming, ensures ongoing age‑appropriate activities, implements curriculum, works with parents, and assesses each child’s development while maintaining 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.
Compensation and Hours 8‑hour, full‑time shift between the hours of 7:30 am – 6:00 pm with a 30–60 minute unpaid meal break. 40 hrs/wk; full benefits. Hourly wage: $23.98‑$30.51.
EEO Statement Palo Alto Community Child Care is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Essential Functions
Fosters cooperative behavior through group and individual activities to assist children in forming satisfying relationships with peers and adults.
Supervises activities such as exploration, group discussions, and dramatic play, broadening children’s understanding of their physical and social environment.
Encourages singing, dancing, rhythmic activities, and art use to promote self‑expression, relationships, and appreciation of aesthetic experience, while supporting gross and fine motor development.
Instructs children in cleanliness and self‑care practices.
Alternates periods of strenuous activity with 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 significant behaviors to parents through observation and recording.
Documents behavior, injury, and health issues accurately in the Infection Chart.
Observes, hears, and responds to children’s needs throughout the center, including off‑site excursions.
Safely lifts up to 30 pounds from floor to waist level 10‑15 times per day.
Responds to a child’s needs within 30 seconds without danger to staff health.
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 collaborate with other teachers and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Child Development Permit.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Experience with Reggio Emilia and/or Play‑Based philosophy.
Experience with technology integration in the classroom.
Skills Under general direction, the Infant - Toddler Teacher supervises children to promote their physical, cognitive, and social development. The teacher participates in on‑floor programming, ensures ongoing age‑appropriate activities, implements curriculum, works with parents, and assesses each child’s development while maintaining 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.
Compensation and Hours 8‑hour, full‑time shift between the hours of 7:30 am – 6:00 pm with a 30–60 minute unpaid meal break. 40 hrs/wk; full benefits. Hourly wage: $23.98‑$30.51.
EEO Statement Palo Alto Community Child Care is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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