Head Toddler Teacher

Action Day Schools•Campbell, CA

4d•$52,000 - $61,360

About The Position

Action Day Schools is hiring full-time Head Toddler Teachers at its Campbell, Mountain View, Saratoga, and San Jose locations. The role involves providing quality care and developmentally appropriate activities for toddlers while helping oversee the Toddler program and evaluate its curriculum. Head Teachers work with and train fellow staff members and serve as a liaison between the Director and staff within their age group. They may visit other school sites to share knowledge with employees and help plan and facilitate school- and companywide staff in-service meetings. Compensation is $25–$29.50 per hour, depending on individual experience, education, and position requirements.

Requirements

Associate's Degree.
Completion of 12 core ECE semester units, including the Infant/Toddler Development course; the company will help complete this course if needed.
Two years of experience working with children.
Love and passion for working with young children.
Professional, enthusiastic, and an influential role model to peers.
Excellent communication skills.
Reliable, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

Engage children in developmentally appropriate activities and ensure high-quality classroom care.
Assist in overseeing the Toddler program and evaluating curriculum.
Work with and train fellow staff members.
Act as a liaison between the Director and staff within the age group.
Visit other sites as needed to share knowledge with employees at sister schools.
Assist in planning and facilitating school- and companywide staff in-service meetings.

Benefits

Hands-on training, one-to-one coaching sessions, and team check-ins with the Leadership Team.
New Hire Welcome Workshop, bi-monthly Head and Master Teacher Meetings, in-service staff development days, and CPR/First Aid certification course offerings.
Tuition loan payment plans to help Team Support Teachers complete core Child Development courses and become teacher-qualified.
Staff referral bonus programs.
Opportunity to collaborate with creative team members to design classroom environments for young children.
Career growth programs and new leader training, with opportunities for leadership roles as a Master Teacher or in school administration.
Vacation, sick, and holiday pay, including a paid holiday closure at the end of December, for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Childcare/private education tuition discount.