Lead Infant Teacher – Early Childhood Education

Availability & Opening Timeline: Please note that this position is for a center scheduled to open later in Summer 2026. Final start dates and onboarding timelines will align with licensing approval, enrollment readiness, and operational needs leading up to opening.

$28.60–$37/hr · $1,000 Sign-on bonus

San Mateo · Full-time · Monday to Friday

Lead a warm, play-based classroom at Meaningful Beginnings, a Reggio Emilia–inspired early learning community in San Francisco and San Mateo. You'll teach, partner with families, and mentor assistant teachers.

You'll:

• Plan and teach play-based lessons that fit each child
• Track growth through observation and portfolios
• Observe and document children’s growth and milestones
• Be families' go-to classroom contact
• Mentor assistant teachers
• Keep your classroom safe and Title 22–compliant

You have:

• 24 ECE units (infant/toddler units for I/T rooms), or willing to take classes
• Experience working in a classroom setting
• Knowledge of child development and Title 22
• Warm communication skills and a love of teamwork

You'll get:

• $28.60–$32.25/hour + sign-on bonus up to $1,000
• Up to $1,000/year in ECE educational assistance
• 50% employer-paid medical
• Up to 3 paid center closure weeks + 13+ paid holidays
• Childcare tuition discount
• Paid professional development and room to grow

Apply in minutes: Send a resume or a short note to careers@meaningfulbeginnings.org.

Work schedule

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay

• Signing bonus

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Referral program
• Paid training

Pay: $28.60 - 37.00 per hour