Infant Teacher - Hollywood

Our Infant/Toddler Teacher role is an opportunity to focus on a specific age range while diving deeper into our play-based curriculum, planning, flow of day, documentation and communicating effectively with the team, children and parents.

• Provide a safe and loving environment for children in collaboration with co-teachers
• Model empathy through respect, response, and gentle guidance
• Engage as children work with age-appropriate, stimulating, and thoughtful materials
• Plan and implement Brella curriculum and develop daily modifications as needed per age group or emergent class interests and demonstrate that the target curriculum engagement/quality elements are being achieved
• Keep the classroom safe by following procedures and guidelines
• Collaborate and communicate respectfully with coworkers creating positive relationships and center culture
• Communicate effectively with families during drop off/pick ups and provide curriculum and development updates
• Experience & Education Requirements:

• At least 18+ years of age with a High School Diploma and 12 Early Childhood Education units including 3 units specific to infant care (Required by Licensing)
• At least 12+ months of experience working in a licensed child care facility
• Must meet the requirements of the California Department of Social Services / Licensing

At Brella, we care for our caregivers through competitive pay, meaningful benefits, paid time off, and opportunities to grow and connect. Full-time educators at Brella are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Brella-sponsored life insurance and LTD
• 401(k) eligibility to contribute after 3 months
• Paid Time Off
• Sick & Safe Time
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Days at tenure milestones
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Access to Stanford FIND professional development
• Referral program
• Team celebrations and community connection

• Move comfortably throughout the classroom and center, including lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, sitting, walking, bending, and standing for extended periods of time
• Safely interact with and physically support children ages 3 months to 6 years using appropriate child-handling techniques
• Lift children or classroom materials up to 50 pounds, as needed
• Maintain the mental and physical alertness needed to supervise children and respond to daily classroom needs
• Respond immediately and appropriately to unexpected situations, safety concerns, or emergencies
• Follow all state, federal, and Brella guidelines related to immunizations, employment physicals, required health and safety training, and safe classroom practices

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $23.50 hourly with final compensation determined based on experience and qualifications.