Early Childhood Center (ECC) - Toddler Teacher
Early Childhood Center (ECC) - Toddler Teacher
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10-08-2025
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San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) is proud to offer education to children as young as 9 months through 12th grade. We are currently seeking a compassionate energetic and experienced Toddler Teacher to join our Early Childhood Center (ECC) program. This position is ideal for a warm engaging educator who understands the unique developmental needs of toddlers and is committed to nurturing their growth through play-based learning consistency and connection. The ideal candidate is a mature positive team player with a heart for young children a strong sense of professionalism and a desire to co-create a loving and stimulating environment alongside dedicated colleagues.
You will be kept busy with:
- Developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and daily classroom schedules for toddlers aligned with SDJAs ECC curriculum and philosophy
- Creating weekly newsletters to keep families informed about toddler activities milestones and learning goals
- Actively supervising and engaging with toddlers through responsive developmentally appropriate interactions that support social-emotional growth
- Observing and documenting each toddlers developmental progress and needs on an ongoing basis using this information to inform instruction and communication with families
- Supporting toddlers with their basic needs including feeding diapering and rest routines in a safe healthy and nurturing environment
- Building strong supportive relationships with families through regular communication and collaboration
- Following all SDJA ECC policies and procedures as well as state and local regulations related to health safety and quality of care
- Maintaining a clean organized and inviting classroom and outdoor play area; participating in daily cleaning disinfecting and general upkeep
- Participating in ECC team meetings professional development workshops and school community events
- Supporting the smooth operation of the ECC by assisting with transitions supervision and other duties as needed/directed
Youre good at:
- Demonstrating warmth empathy and patience in every interaction - with toddlers families and colleagues alike
- Collaborating effectively with a team and maintaining a sense of humor and flexibility in a fast-paced toddler environment
- Communicating clearly and effectively in English both verbally and in writing
- Prioritizing tasks staying organized and handling sensitive information with professionalism
- Adapting to changes with a positive attitude and creative problem-solving mindset
- Upholding high standards of safety cleanliness and supervision - because you understand toddlers depend on you
You bring this to the table:
- A true passion for working with toddlers and a deep understanding of their developmental needs and behaviors
- At least six (6) months of experience working with children ideally in a licensed early childhood setting
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to foster trust with young children and their families
- Physical ability to meet the demands of caring for active toddlers including lifting up to 50 lbs and supporting children in various positions throughout the day
- Comfort using cleaning and sanitizing products to maintain a healthy learning environment
- Stamina and mobility to bend squat kneel sit on the floor and move quickly as needed to ensure toddler safety and engagement
Education Requirements:
- 3 units in Child/Human Growth and Development
- 3 units in Child Family and Community or Child and Family Relations
- 6 units in Child Development Program/Curriculum
- 3 units in Infant/Toddler Development
What we can offer you:
- The opportunity to make a difference if the lives of our youngest students
- A working environment in which team members respect one another
- Training and opportunities for continual learning and development
- Low student/teacher ratios
- Competitive compensation
- Free kosher lunches
- Work/life balance including paid time off (holidays sick)
- A full benefits package (medical dental vision FSA life insurance)
- A retirement plan with employer match
Compensation Range:
$22-$30/hour. The offer to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to: the type and years of experience; training; practical knowledge; and education.
If this sounds like a fit and youre ready to find a home away from home and help shape the daily experiences of our curious joyful toddlers we encourage you to apply. This is an exciting time to join the SDJA team as our ECC continues to grow - and wed love for you to be a part of it!
Employment Type
Hourly
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