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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

Meaningful Beginnings - Meaningful Beginnings Early Learning Center

25 43rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
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