Child Care Center Teacher, Infant/Toddler (2-24 months) - April to June 2026 Leave Coverage
About The Position
The Menlo School Child Care Center serves the children of Menlo School employees, from infancy to five years old. A caring and experienced staff offers a play-based curriculum in a vibrant facility on our beautiful School campus. We are seeking a warm, collaborative teacher to work in our Child Care Center. Our Center has small ratios in a 10-month program (August-June). Our hours of operation are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. This is a full-time, non-exempt, temporary position that will cover for an employee's leave of absence from April 20 through June 15, 2026. There may be a possibility for additional work available in the Fall of 2026. Our philosophy focuses on the whole child approach, in which we assist in developing the cognitive, physical, emotional, social and language skills in each child in a play-based environment. We see each child as an individual and strive to enable each to reach his or her full potential. Our teachers create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn. They partner and communicate with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children, and they cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
Requirements
- A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
- A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience.
- A minimum of 24 ECE units and that must include an infant/toddler development class.
- CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Completed Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training.
- Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a collaborative environment where play and learning happens.
- Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively.
- Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors.
- Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
Benefits
- An exceptional work environment and caring community.
- Highly competitive salary.
- A comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their families, including generous contributions to a retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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