Head Toddler Teacher

Action Day Schools•Mountain View, CA

4d•$52,000 - $61,360

About The Position

Action Day Schools is hiring full-time Head Toddler Teachers for its Campbell, Mountain View, Saratoga, and San Jose locations. The role involves engaging children in developmentally appropriate activities and ensuring high-quality classroom care. The Head Teacher also helps oversee the Toddler program and evaluate its curriculum, trains and works alongside fellow staff, and serves as a liaison between the Director and staff in the age group. The position may involve visiting other sites to share knowledge with employees and assisting with planning and facilitating school- and company-wide staff in-service meetings. Compensation is $25–$29.50 per hour, depending on individual experience, education, and position requirements. Action Day Schools offers professional development and career-growth opportunities, including training, coaching, leadership development, and opportunities for roles such as Master Teacher or School Administration.

Requirements

Associate's degree.
Completion of 12 core ECE semester units, including the Infant/Toddler Development course; the employer will help candidates complete that course if needed.
Two years of experience 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.
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 age group.
Visit other sites as needed to share knowledge with employees at sister schools.
Assist in planning and facilitating school- and company-wide staff in-service meetings.
Collaborate with creative team members to design the physical environment to 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 discount benefits.
Hands-on training, one-to-one coaching, team check-ins, workshops, 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.