Head Toddler Teacher

Action Day Schools•San Jose, CA

4d•$52,000 - $61,360

About The Position

Action Day Schools is hiring full-time Head Toddler Teachers for locations in Campbell, Mountain View, Saratoga, and San Jose. The role involves providing high-quality care and engaging toddlers in developmentally appropriate activities, while helping oversee the Toddler program and evaluate its curriculum. Head Teachers train and work with 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. Action Day Schools describes its approach as heart-centered and focused on children’s individual growth and development. Teachers have access to hands-on training, one-to-one coaching, team check-ins, staff development, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Associate's degree.
Completion of 12 core ECE semester units, including an Infant/Toddler Development course. The employer says it will help candidates complete the course if they have not taken it.
Two years of experience working with children.
A love and passion for working with young children.
Professionalism, enthusiasm, and the ability to serve as an influential role model to peers.
Excellent communication skills.
A reliable, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

Engage children in developmentally appropriate activities and ensure the highest quality of care in the classroom.
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 assigned age group.
Visit other school sites as needed to share knowledge with employees at sister schools.
Assist in planning and facilitating school- and companywide staff in-service meetings.
Collaborate with creative team members to design physical environments that meet the changing needs of young children.

Benefits

Vacation, sick, and holiday pay, including a paid holiday closure at the end of December.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Childcare/private education tuition discounts.
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.
Career growth programs and new-leader training, with opportunities for leadership roles as a Master Teacher or in school administration.