Infant Care Teacher | San Bruno

Strata Learning•San Bruno, CA

50d•$27 - $30

About The Position

Strata Learning is seeking a full-time Infant Care Teacher for its early childhood education team at Strata Learning Academy. The role provides exceptional care and creates a warm, responsive environment for infants ages 4 to 18 months. Working collaboratively with the Lead Teacher, the Infant Care Teacher helps maintain a safe, nurturing classroom where each child feels secure, supported, and encouraged to learn through individualized care and developmentally appropriate experiences. The role also builds strong partnerships with families during this important stage of growth. The teacher supports infant care routines, learning and development, classroom organization and safety, and family partnerships. Additional duties may be required in line with business needs and as directed by the Lead Teacher and management.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age or a high school graduate.
Must have 6 ECE units and be enrolled in or actively taking 6 additional units, for a total of 12 ECE units.
Must have 3 Infant/Toddler units.
Experience and interest in working with infants and young children.
Must be reliable and consistently punctual.
Fingerprint background clearance.
Health screening.
Proof of immunizations and TB test.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise tact.
Comfort with basic educational, documentation, and communication technology.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of infant development and responsive caregiving practices.
Patience, empathy, and understanding when caring for infants.
Ability to observe developmental progress and respond to individual cues and behaviors.
Ability to work well with children, parents, and colleagues.
Professionalism and adherence to work schedules.
Flexibility in adapting to infants’ changing needs, schedules, and routines.
Respect for diverse backgrounds, cultures, and family practices.
Safety awareness and knowledge of health, sanitation, and safety practices.
Organizational skills to maintain a clean, well-organized, and welcoming classroom.

Responsibilities

Assist the Lead Teacher in providing attentive, responsive care to infants and ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.
Support individualized routines, including feeding, bottle preparation, diapering, sleeping, tummy time, and responsive interactions that promote healthy attachment and early development.
Recognize and respond appropriately to each infant’s cues, temperament, and developmental needs.
Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate experiences that encourage sensory exploration, language development, movement, and early social interactions.
Observe, document, and support each child’s developmental milestones.
Engage with infants throughout the day to encourage exploration, curiosity, and early learning.
Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming classroom that meets licensing, health, and sanitation requirements.
Prepare materials, sanitize equipment, organize supplies, and maintain accurate classroom records.
Ensure classroom materials are developmentally appropriate, sanitized, and well maintained.
Support the Lead Teacher in responding to family needs in a timely and professional manner.
Maintain professional and appropriate relationships with parents, teachers, and other staff.
Participate in parent-teacher conferences, family events, and other school activities as required.

Benefits

Full-time employees receive 15 paid holidays annually, including New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and additional paid weekdays during the paid winter break when Strata Learning is closed between Christmas and New Year’s.

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