Infant Care Teacher | San Bruno

JOB OVERVIEW

The Infant Care Teacher at Happy Hall Schools provides exceptional care and creates a warm, responsive environment for infants ages 6 weeks to 18 months. Working collaboratively with the Lead Teacher, this role helps create a safe, nurturing classroom where each child feels secure, supported, and encouraged to learn through individualized care and developmentally appropriate experiences. The ideal candidate is patient, attentive, and passionate about early childhood development, while building strong partnerships with families during this important stage of growth.

SKILLS

• Nurturing Care. Provides warm, responsive, and attentive care that supports each infant's individual needs.
• Patience and Compassion. Demonstrates patience, empathy, and understanding while caring for infants throughout their daily routines.
• Communication. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills when interacting with families and colleagues.
• Observation Skills. Carefully observes developmental progress and responds appropriately to individual cues and behaviors.
• Interpersonal Skills. Works well with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Professionalism. Maintains professionalism and adheres to work schedules.
• Flexibility. Adapts to the changing needs, schedules, and routines of infants throughout the day.
• Confidentiality and Tact. Exercises tact and maintains confidentiality.
• Cultural Sensitivity. Respects and values the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and family practices of each child.
• Safety Awareness. Applies knowledge of health, sanitation, and safety practices in the learning environment.
• Organizational Skills. Maintains a well-organized, clean, and welcoming classroom.
• Technological Proficiency. Comfortable using basic educational, documentation, and communication technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Individualized Care
  • Assist the Lead Teacher in providing attentive, responsive care to infants, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being at all times.
  • Support individualized care 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.
• Learning and Development
  • 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.
• Classroom Environment
  • Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming classroom that meets all licensing, health, and sanitation requirements.
  • Help prepare materials, sanitize equipment, organize supplies, and maintain accurate classroom records.
  • Ensure classroom materials are developmentally appropriate, sanitized, and well maintained.
• Family Partnerships
  • Demonstrate patience, respect, and commitment to families while supporting 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.

Please note that this list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, but highlights the key tasks associated with this role. Additional duties may be required in line with the needs of the business and as directed by the Lead Teacher and management.

PAID HOLIDAYS/BREAK

 Full-time employees enjoy 15 paid holidays annually, including:

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth National Independence Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day After Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day
• Paid Winter Break (additional paid weekdays when Happy Hall/Strata Learning is closed between Christmas and New Year's)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a minimum of 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.
• Knowledge of infant development and responsive caregiving practices is preferred.
• Being reliable and consistently punctual is a necessity.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Fingerprint Background Clearance
• Health Screening
• Proof of Immunizations and TB Test

Happy Hall Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.