Infant Educator
Infant Educator
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$ 65000 - 80000
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Job Description
We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Full-Time Infant Educator to join our team. This role is community-based providing individualized play-based early intervention home visit services to infants and toddlers (ages 0-3) in their homes throughout San Diego.
Our Mission and Vision
At Includ(Ed) Our philosophy is simple: all children deserve access to community care and education. We are on a mission to increase access to quality inclusive early childhood education.
What is it that we do
Includ(Ed) provides early intervention-focused inclusive preschool where all are welcome. Collectively our staff provides the support care and education that enable typically-developing children and children with disabilities to learn play and thrive together.
We also provide in-home early start therapies and Infant Education to families around the county.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Infant Educator who is passionate about supporting infants toddlers and their families through holistic child-led and play-based early intervention. The ideal candidate will have experience working in home-based settings collaborating with families and using neurodiversity-affirming and culturally responsive practices to create safe and nurturing environments where all children thrive.
Responsibilities:
Provide individualized home-based child-led learning experiences that foster cognitive social-emotional and physical development.
Utilize play-based relationship-centered strategies to support each childs unique strengths and developmental needs.
Partner with families to develop strategies that integrate learning into everyday routines and enhance their childs growth and well-being.
Implement neurodiversity-affirming and culturally responsive practices that celebrate diverse learning styles and family backgrounds.
Conduct developmental observations and assessments track progress and provide families with strengths-based feedback.
Collaborate with therapists educators and families to create comprehensive support plans.
Model best practices in infant care safety and responsive caregiving.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to program development and evaluation.
- Engage in continuous professional learning focused on inclusive education early intervention and best practices in infant and toddler development.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development Early Intervention Special Education or a related field (or equivalent coursework/experience required).
Minimum of 3 years experience working with infants toddlers and families in a home-based or early intervention setting.
Experience supporting infants and toddlers with developmental delays and their families.
Strong understanding of child development theories play-based learning and early intervention practices.
CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
Ability to travel within your service area to provide in-home services
Strong communication coaching and relationship-building skills with children families and colleagues.
Commitment to equity inclusion and family-centered culturally responsive practices.
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree credential or Masters Degree in Special Education or related field strongly preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish ASL or other languages) a plus.
Physical Requirements of the Job:
Comfortable working in various home environments.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
Ability to sit on the floor and actively engage in play with infants and toddlers.
Ability to safely position and support children in various postures for developmentally appropriate activities.
Compensation & Benefits:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65000 - $80000 depending on experience and education
Comprehensive health insurance coverage
Paid time off holidays and professional development opportunities.
Mileage reimbursement or travel stipend.
Supportive and collaborative team environment committed to inclusion and high-quality early intervention.
Employment Type
Full Time
