$25.50–$29.15/hr · $1,000 Sign-on bonus · Up to $10K/yr ELFA stipend
San Francisco · Full-time · Monday to Friday
Support toddlers as they build independence, language, movement, and social-emotional skills at Meaningful Beginnings, a Reggio Emilia–inspired early learning community in San Francisco and San Mateo. You’ll create a safe, nurturing classroom where children can explore, learn, and build confidence.
You’ll:
- Provide warm, responsive care and support daily routines
- Support play-based learning and each child’s development
- Encourage communication, independence, and positive behavior
- Build positive relationships with children and families
- Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom
- Follow Title 22, health, and safety requirements
- Collaborate with the classroom team and participate in training
You have:
- 12 ECE units (infant/toddler units for I/T rooms), or willing to take classes
- Experience working with toddlers or infants preferred
- Knowledge of toddler development, behavior, and responsive caregiving
- Warm communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork
You’ll get:
- $25.50–$29.15/hour + up to $1,000 sign-on bonus
- Up to $10,000/year ELFA stipend eligibility (equivalent to approximately $4.80/hour in additional value)
- Up to $1,000/year in ECE educational assistance
- 50% employer-paid medical and dental premiums
- Up to 3 paid center closure weeks + 13+ paid holidays
- Childcare tuition discount
- Paid professional development and opportunities for career growth
Apply in minutes: Send a resume or a short note to careers@meaningfulbeginnings.org.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid training