ECE FT Infant Educator

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Free food & snacks Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Tuition assistance Vision insurance Hill & Dale Family Learning Center is a nonprofit, NAEYC Accredited Early Childhood Education Center in Santa Monica, CA looking for highly qualified Educators. You must possess a strong knowledge base in Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Play Based Curriculum as well as some knowledge of curriculum models like Reggio, Montessori and Emergent Curriculum. We utilize many different styles at H&D! We are currently looking a FT Infant Educator with experience working with children ages 0-2. The ideal candidate has some experience working in an ECE classroom setting with at least 6 ECE units. Must have or be willing to complete specific Infant/Toddler units. AA/BA Preferred. We are also hiring PT/Seasonal Substitute Educators. H&D offers a competitive Salary and Benefits Package including daily lunches, vacation time, 401k matching and more! All applicants must perform and possess the following: Educational Programming Development and Implementation : Create a learning community devoted to nurturing the development of children, families and educators with an emphasis on empathy, trust, cooperation, responsibility and self-esteem; ensure high quality Developmentally Appropriate Practice and care always; maintain current documentation of learning process and assessments of individual children's growth; provide daily rich, engaging curriculum experiences to all children; collaborate with peer lead educators and educators to maintain an inclusive and organized classroom; evaluate curriculum implementation and develop strategies for continuous improvement; develop meaningful relationships and trust with children and families that is supportive of each family's values and ensures alignment with Hill & dale's philosophy; select appropriate learning materials for classroom. Partnership with Families : Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with families based on partnership, mutual respect, transparency and open communication; engender families' trust and enable clear lines of responsibility and accountability; orient new families in policies, procedures, philosophy and routines of the center ensuring smooth onboarding; partner with families by developing individualized plans for children and providing rich parent education opportunities; support planning and implementation of community and enrichment events. Health & Safety : Ensure Center compliance with all local, regional, state, and Federal regulations, training requirements and licensing requirements; assist with accreditation as needed; perform daily child health and equipment inspections that adhere to current policies and procedures. Additional Duties as assigned Qualifications : Some experience in the field of early childhood education for entry level PT positions; some classroom experience with ages 0-2 preferred; experience developing and implementing early childhood education curriculum; deep understanding of current and emerging trends; for Infant/Toddler Educators: must have Infant & Toddler units (at least 6 units in ECE/CD including core courses for entry level educators). #J-18808-Ljbffr