Infant|Preschool Support Teacher
About The Position
At Bright Life Playschool, we believe young children are competent, capable, cooperative, and caring individuals who learn best through meaningful relationships and play. Our eco-healthy, play-based program places social-emotional learning at the heart of everything we do. With small class sizes, our teaching teams are able to build strong connections with each child while creating learning environments that reflect the interests, strengths, and values of the children they serve. We are committed to supporting our teachers just as intentionally as we support our children. We offer flexible scheduling based on the needs of our staff and school, opportunities to be creative and collaborate with fellow educators, and a workplace that values teamwork, wellness, and professional growth. We recognize that working with young children is meaningful, heart-centered work, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD) units, including required core courses, and currently enrolled in additional coursework toward completing 12 core ECE/CD units.
- Infant/Toddler units are required to be Teacher Qualified when working with infants and toddlers.
- Current health screening, TB clearance, and required immunizations upon hire.
- Ability to pass a Live Scan fingerprint background check before employment.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds multiple times throughout the day.
- Must meet all California Community Care Licensing requirements for employment in a licensed childcare center.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working in childcare, preschool, or another early childhood education setting.
- Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Experience working with infants and preschool-aged children is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide nurturing, responsive care to children from infancy through TK.
- Cover staff breaks and lunches while maintaining continuity of care.
- Substitute in classrooms as needed to maintain licensing ratios and ensure program quality.
- Support teachers with daily routines, including meals, diapering, toileting, naps, transitions, and outdoor play.
- Help create safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environments.
- Foster children's social-emotional development through positive guidance and respectful interactions.
- Build meaningful relationships with children while promoting independence, confidence, and curiosity.
- Collaborate with teaching teams to maintain consistent classroom expectations and routines.
- Assist with implementing authentic, play-based, multi-sensory learning experiences that reflect children's interests.
- Maintain clean, organized, and eco-healthy classroom environments.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with families, coworkers, and leadership.
- Follow all Bright Life Playschool policies, California Community Care Licensing regulations, and health and safety procedures.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the program.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Eleven paid holidays each year
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Simple IRA option
- Supplementary insurance option
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
