Lead Teacher - Infant Toddler (East Palo Alto)
Core
Lead the daily care, supervision, and early learning experiences of infants and toddlers in a state-funded early childhood program, focusing on language, literacy, and social-emotional development.
Role type
Lead Infant Toddler Teacher
Builds
Safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom environments for infants and toddlers
Domain
Early Childhood Education / Infant & Toddler Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work (via careerplan.io/jobs/5240089007-lead-teacher-infant-toddler-east-palo-alto-at-kidango)
Required skills
Infant/Toddler care, curriculum implementation, child observation and documentation, family engagement, staff leadership, compliance with licensing regulations, CPR/First Aid, mandated abuse reporting
Preferred skills
Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, 2-3 years experience with infants/toddlers, bilingual skills
Technologies
Portable technology for capturing verbal interactions
Responsibilities
Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and daily routines; maintain active supervision and ensure health/safety compliance; partner with families to share progress; provide guidance and coaching to associate teachers and aides; document child development and maintain accurate records; participate in staff meetings and professional development.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC