Daycare Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher - Childtime, Irvine Center Dr.

About the Role

Join a strong community where all we do is care—for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for, and we offer a supportive environment where employees are appreciated. This is more than just a daycare job. It's a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Being a teacher at a child care center is something special. We're hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

What We Offer

Benefits: Minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and more. Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, with limited medical offered for part-time workers. Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance, and child care discount available to all employees.

Balance: Flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.

Opportunity: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program, including assistance with ECE Credits (worth college credit toward an Early Childhood degree).

Recognition: A positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child in your classroom.
• Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Complete extensive training that provides insight on child care, preschool, and development topics.
• Implement our proprietary curriculum while creating fun, interactive learning experiences for the children.

Requirements

• Energetic, dependable, and passionate individuals.
• At least 18 years of age.
• At least 6 months of experience leading an early childhood classroom and creating educational lesson plans in a licensed center.
• Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units.
• Ability to meet state requirements for background, immunization, CPR/First Aid, and mandated reporter training requirements.
• Able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Compensation

Compensation based on Position, Education, and Experience. Bi-weekly and daily pay options are available.

• Lead Teacher: $19.56–$20.32 per hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday work week.