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