Infant Teacher

Spring Education Group • San Marcos, CA

7d • $20 - $24

About The Position

Discovery Isle Preschool is seeking a loving and attentive full-time Infant Teacher. The role provides a safe, nurturing environment where infants can explore, grow, and reach developmental milestones while feeling secure and supported. The teacher delivers a warm, responsive, engaging classroom experience tailored to each child’s needs; builds trusting relationships with families through daily communication and care updates; and creates a safe, stimulating environment that supports curiosity, confidence, and early learning. The teacher also collaborates with the teaching team to maintain consistent routines, meet licensing standards, and uphold the school’s commitment to excellence.

To perform the role successfully, the employee must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. The position involves frequent walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, rising from the floor, twisting, listening, reading, writing, and speaking English. It often involves carrying, lifting, repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally pushing, pulling, or bending. The position regularly requires hearing and clear vision, with or without correction. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful employee or student harassment and discrimination.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have an awarded high school diploma or GED.
• Must have completed 12 Core Early Childhood Education (ECE) Units, including 3 Infant Toddler ECE Units, or hold an awarded Child Development Associate (CDA) in Infant Toddler.
• At least 6 months of prior teaching experience in a licensed childcare center.
• A nurturing personality with patience, flexibility, and a genuine love for working with babies.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm, responsive, and engaging classroom experience that supports each child’s individual needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families through daily communication and care updates.
• Create a safe and stimulating classroom environment where infants can develop curiosity, confidence, and early learning skills.
• Collaborate with the teaching team to maintain consistent routines, meet licensing standards, and uphold the school’s commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• Employee childcare tuition discount of 85% for the first child and 50% for the second child.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) option with company matching up to 6% annually.
• Two dedicated professional development days annually.
• College tuition reimbursement program.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) reimbursement program.
• Supportive, team-focused work environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children’s earliest years of learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED