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Toddler Teacher – Early Childhood Education


Job Location:

San Francisco, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 25 - 29
Posted: 10 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role:

The Toddler Teacher supports children as they explore independence language movement and social-emotional development. This role provides a safe structured and nurturing environment where toddlers can build confidence practice new skills and engage meaningfully with the world around them.


Key Responsibilities


Classroom Care & Daily Routines:

  • Greet children and families with warmth and professionalism
  • Support daily routines including diapering toileting readiness meals and rest time
  • Maintain a clean organized and engaging classroom environment
  • Ensure smooth transitions and predictable daily structure

Learning & Development:

  • Facilitate play-based activities that support language motor skills and social-emotional growth
  • Encourage early communication through modeling language and conversation
  • Introduce early concepts (colors shapes numbers self-help skills) through play
  • Support emotional regulation and positive behavior guidance
  • Supervise and support safe indoor and outdoor exploration

Safety & Compliance:

  • Follow all Title 22 licensing diapering hygiene and sanitation procedures
  • Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment
  • Monitor childrens health and report concerns as needed
  • Complete required documentation (attendance incident reports daily logs)
  • Follow all safety and emergency procedures

Family Communication:

  • Provide daily updates on routines development and milestones
  • Communicate with families in a professional respectful and supportive manner
  • Build strong trusting relationships with parents and guardians
  • Participate in developmental check-ins or conferences

Team Collaboration:

  • Work closely with Lead Teachers to support curriculum and classroom goals
  • Assist with classroom preparation organization and cleaning
  • Support assistant teachers and contribute to team consistency
  • Participate in staff meetings and school-wide activities

Qualifications:

  • 12 ECE units in Child Development required
  • At least 3 Infant/Toddler ECE units required
  • 1 year of experience with toddlers or infants preferred
  • CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain
  • Strong understanding of toddler development and behavior
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based classroom

What We Offer:

  • 50% employer-paid medical insurance
  • Childcare tuition discount
  • Paid professional development and training
  • Up to $10000/year ELFA stipend eligibility
  • 3 weeks paid vacation (eligible roles)
  • Paid holidays (13 per year)
  • Sign-on bonus offered at 90-day and 6-month milestones
  • Career growth opportunities within the organization

To Apply:

Submit your resume or a brief message sharing your experience in early childhood education and interest in the Toddler Teacher role. You may also send your application directly to

Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training

Required Experience:

IC