Infant/Toddler Teacher
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced caregiver / teacher for young toddlers 10-18 months old, to join our team. This is a full time position with benefits.
Sequoia Children’s Center is a high quality, NAEYC accredited, preschool and childcare center located in Redwood City, CA.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 12 ECE including 3 Units Infants & Toddlers (AA in Early Childhood Education preferred).
- 1 year experience working with young children in a licensed childcare setting working with children ages 0-24 months.
- CA Child Development Teacher's Permit, (or apply within one month of hire).
- Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certificates (or obtain within one month of hire).
- Able to be physically active, lift up to 30 pounds chest high; bend, kneel & sit on floor, for working with children.
Successful candidates demonstrate:
- A passion for working with young toddlers and their families.
- Strong team teaching, child engagement, and family engagement skills.
- Experience with child assessment & familiarity with baby sign language.
- Strong inter-personal communication skills.
- Excellent English (spoken & written).
Other Requirements:
- A professional and friendly attitude.
- Promotion of the Center's philosophy and mission.
- Adherence to all licensing regulations and NAEYC accreditation guidelines.
- Mandated Reporter.
- Pass health and TB screening and Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.
- Infectious Disease Prevention training (to be completed within one month of hire).
- Continued ongoing training via webinars, workshops, etc; during the course of employment.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, including: paid holidays, three weeks of paid breaks (winter, spring, summer), personal days, 100% health insurance premiums, 100% dental insurance premiums, Health Saving Account contributions, and retirement plan with matching contributions. Compensation is determined by education level, and experience.
Please send resume and cover letter for immediate consideration.
http://sequoiachildren.org/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- ECE Teacher Credential (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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