Lead Infant Teacher - Newport Beach

Brella•Newport Beach, CA

12d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Brella is hiring a Lead Infant Teacher for its new Newport Beach center. The role helps establish the classroom experience from the center’s launch, guiding daily classroom operations, supporting co-teachers, partnering with families, and implementing Brella’s play-based curriculum. The teacher creates a safe, nurturing environment for infants ages 3 to 15 months and helps build thoughtful routines and a positive classroom culture. The position also involves maintaining compliance with Title 22 requirements and Brella policies, procedures, and guidelines.

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, including at least three units specific to infant care for Lead Teachers working in infant classrooms.
One to two years of Lead Teacher experience in a licensed childcare facility required for external candidates.
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 communication 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 perform physical activities including lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, sitting, walking, and bending, and to stand for long periods.
Ability to physically handle children ages 0–5 using appropriate techniques and lift children up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and appropriate energy, and to respond promptly and appropriately to unexpected situations or emergencies.
Follow state, federal, and Brella guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physicals, and required health and safety training and practices.

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, adapting 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.
Partner with families by sharing curriculum updates, developmental observations, and child support plan information.
Collaborate respectfully with co-teachers and center leadership to support a positive team culture and high-quality classroom experience.
Maintain classroom safety and compliance with Title 22 requirements and Brella policies, procedures, and guidelines.