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Exciting Job Opportunity: Infant Toddler Teacher Wanted!

Are you passionate about nurturing the growth and development of our tiniest learners? If you have a warm heart and a caring spirit, we have a special role for you. We're seeking a dedicated Toddler Teacher to join our team and provide a nurturing and educational environment for our little explorers.

Responsibilities:

• Educational Adventures: Create a captivating classroom environment where toddlers can learn and play while adhering to early childhood education best practices.
• Creative Curriculum: Plan and execute daily activities that support toddlers' physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development using our curriculum.
• Inclusivity Champion: Tailor activities to meet the unique needs of children with special requirements, helping them shine even brighter.
• Caring Atmosphere: Foster a warm and respectful atmosphere where toddlers can thrive, encouraging their freedom, responsibility, and dreams.
• Family Connection: Extend your impact by building relationships through home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Compliance Champion: Adherence to all supervision, safety, and health policies and procedures is paramount.
• Watchful Guardian: Actively supervise and engage with children, ensuring their safety and well-being, and working closely with teachers.
• Nurturer of Growth: Foster a supportive environment where children can develop and practice appropriate behaviors individually and in groups.
• Development Dynamo: Promote children's physical, social/emotional, cognitive, and language development through culturally and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Positivity Ambassador: Create a classroom environment defined by positive, warm, caring, and respectful interactions with children.
• Child Advocate: Demonstrate awareness of and responsiveness to children's emotional, physical, and educational needs, fostering freedom of expression and autonomy.
• Learning Enabler: Collaborate with teachers to engage children in activities and maintain a classroom that offers ongoing learning opportunities.
• Bilingual Promoter: Recognize bilingualism and biliteracy as strengths and encourage practices that support dual-language learners.
• Nature's Educator: Encourage learning through interaction with nature and the natural environment.
• Supporting Inclusivity: Assist in implementing suitable learning activities for children with IFSPs and IEPs.
• Linguistic Role Model: Set an example by using proper grammar, maintaining an appropriate voice level, and speaking clearly.
• Nutrition & Safety Enforcer: Strictly adhering to CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) rules, ensuring sanitation during mealtimes and following guidelines for family-style meal service.
• Caregiving Support: Comfortably and safely assist with physical caregiving tasks, including lifting children, changing diapers, feeding infants with bottles, and sitting on the floor during activities or circle time.

About Us:

At Centro de la Familia, we are not just educators, we are dream builders. Our warm, vibrant environment is designed to cultivate curious minds, explore boundless possibilities, and create lasting memories. We believe that every child is a unique story waiting to be written, and we take pride in walking alongside families as trusted partners in early learning and development.

Just as we nurture the potential of every child, we are deeply committed to supporting the growth and success of our staff. At Centro, you’re more than an employee—your part of a mission-driven family that values your voice, your expertise, and your well-being.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Great Pay & Benefits – We offer strong compensation and comprehensive benefits to support your health and financial well-being.
• Professional Growth – Access to continuous training, certifications, and clear career development opportunities.
• Supportive Mentorship – Work alongside experienced mentors and coaches who are invested in your success.
• Work-Life Harmony – A positive, respectful workplace that values balance and healthy boundaries.
• Wellness & Inclusion – Thrive in a culture that prioritizes wellness, connection, and a strong sense of belonging.
• Recognition & Appreciation – Your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed — we celebrate your contributions regularly.

Who Are We:

We are passionate about our work and the incredible children and families we have the privilege to support. We have been dedicated to Community and Family Engagement since 1975, have been operating Head Start Programs since 1991, and have experience managing programs in challenging, isolated, and underserved areas. Our curricula and programs are rooted in science, and we are committed to the professional growth of minority communities. Plus, our team includes bilingual and bicultural staff to ensure inclusive and culturally sensitive care.

Qualifications:

Possession of the Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is required, along with additional experience and training dedicated to the world of toddlers. Exceptions may be made for those who demonstrate the potential to work with infants and toddlers, pledging to attain the Infant/Toddler CDA within six months of joining our enchanted guild.

Skills:

Current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s permit required within one month of hire. Must be able to work with children with special needs and children with limited or no English. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Let us build a brighter future together! Apply today!