Infant Teacher - Newport Beach

Brella•Newport Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Brella is hiring an Infant Teacher for its new Newport Beach center. The role is part of the launch team and helps shape the classroom experience as the center opens. The teacher guides the daily classroom flow, supports co-teachers, partners with families, and implements Brella’s play-based curriculum. The position focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children ages 3 to 15 months, while establishing thoughtful routines and a positive classroom culture. The teacher plans and implements curriculum responsive to children’s developmental needs and interests, provides guidance and modeling for co-teachers, and communicates with families about curriculum, developmental observations, and child support plans. The teacher collaborates with colleagues and center leadership and follows Title 22 requirements and Brella’s policies, procedures, and guidelines. The work includes physical activity and handling children, responding to emergencies, and meeting applicable health, safety, and licensing requirements. The position is based at 2500 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663. The stated pay range is $23.00–$25.00 per hour, with final compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age and a high school diploma or equivalent.
At least 12 units of Child Development and/or Early Childhood Education coursework, as required by Title 22, Section 101216.1; Lead Teachers in infant classrooms must also have at least three units specific to infant care.
Meet all applicable California Department of Social Services and childcare licensing requirements.
Knowledge of early childhood development, group care settings, and developmentally appropriate practices.
Patient, calm, and nurturing approach to working with children.
Ability to guide classroom operations, routines, and curriculum implementation.
Ability to provide clear direction, mentorship, and constructive feedback to co-teachers.
Strong family communication and relationship-building skills.
Collaborative approach and ability to communicate respectfully with coworkers and center leadership.
Strong organization and attention to classroom documentation, materials, and safety requirements.
Sound judgment and a solutions-focused approach to classroom challenges.
Ability to receive direction, apply feedback, and adapt to classroom and center needs.
Comfort using technology.
Ability to lift children up to 50 pounds and physically handle children ages 0–5 using appropriate techniques.
Ability to demonstrate a full range of motion, stand for long periods, and maintain mental and physical alertness and appropriate energy.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Reggio Emilia, RIE, and/or Montessori principles.

Responsibilities

Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for children ages 3 months to 15 months.
Guide classroom routines, transitions, curriculum, documentation, and materials.
Plan and implement Brella’s play-based curriculum, adjusting it to children’s developmental needs and emerging interests.
Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and modeling for co-teachers on engagement, communication, curriculum, and safety.
Share curriculum updates, developmental observations, and child support plan information with families.
Collaborate respectfully with co-teachers and center leadership to support a positive team culture and high-quality classroom experience.
Maintain classroom safety and compliance by following Title 22 requirements and Brella policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
Follow state, federal, and Brella guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physicals, and required health and safety training and practices.