Noah's Place Early Learning Centers

Shape the first chapter of a child's story- We work to ensure children and families have access to quality early childhood services and support their need to grow and succeed in life, from the very beginning.

Infant/Toddler Teacher - Full-time

At Noah's Place, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing space to grow, learn, and thrive. We're looking for a warm, skilled Infant/Toddler Teacher who understands that the earliest years are the most important ones and who wants to make them count. If you're passionate about child development and ready to pour your heart into work that truly matters, we'd love to meet you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K and 401K Match
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance

What you will do:

• Build trusting, loving relationships with infants and toddler every single day
• Design and deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum that sparks curiosity and growth 
• Support each child's social, emotional, physical and cognitive development
• Conduct developmental screenings and create individualized goals for each child
• Maintain a safe, clean and beautifully organized learning environment
• Talk, sing, and read to children frequently to support language development. 

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 in ECE/CD or related field with 3 unites 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.

Because Children Matter - Noah's Place