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About the Role

Strata Learning is seeking a Full-Time Toddler Teacher to join our early childhood education team. The ideal candidate is nurturing, patient, dependable, and passionate about supporting the unique developmental needs of toddlers ages 18–36 months. This role requires an educator who understands that toddlers learn through relationships, movement, play, repetition, and hands-on exploration. The Toddler Teacher will help create a warm, predictable, and engaging classroom where children feel safe and supported as they develop independence, communication skills, emotional regulation, and confidence.

Responsibilities

Provide attentive, active supervision to toddlers, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Build nurturing and responsive relationships that help toddlers develop trust and a sense of security.
Support children with daily routines, including meals and snacks, diapering and toileting, handwashing, rest time, transitions, and other personal care needs.
Encourage growing independence by allowing toddlers to practice age-appropriate self-help skills.
Respond calmly and compassionately to toddlers' physical and emotional needs.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based experiences that support toddlers' social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development.
Provide opportunities for sensory exploration, music and movement, art, early literacy, outdoor play, dramatic play, and hands-on discovery.
Encourage emerging language by talking, singing, reading, asking simple questions, and modeling words throughout daily routines and play.
Support toddlers as they learn early social skills such as sharing space, taking turns, expressing needs, and interacting with peers.
Recognize that toddler learning happens throughout the entire day and use routines, transitions, and play as opportunities for connection and development.
Help toddlers identify and express emotions in developmentally appropriate ways.
Use positive guidance, redirection, modeling, and consistent classroom expectations rather than punitive discipline.
Provide comfort and reassurance during separation, transitions, frustration, conflict, and other challenging moments.
Maintain predictable routines while remaining responsive to individual children's needs.
Support children in developing confidence, independence, and positive relationships with peers and adults.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and inviting toddler classroom.
Ensure toys, materials, and learning areas are developmentally appropriate, accessible, and engaging.
Follow required sanitation, diapering, toileting, handwashing, food safety, and classroom cleaning procedures.
Regularly monitor classroom materials and supplies and communicate replenishment needs.
Help create an environment that allows toddlers to safely move, explore, make choices, and learn through play.
Observe toddlers during routines and play to better understand their interests, strengths, developmental progress, and individual needs.
Support implementation of the classroom curriculum and learning goals.
Collaborate with the teaching team to adapt activities and classroom experiences based on children's developmental needs and interests.
Communicate relevant observations and concerns to the appropriate teacher or supervisor.
Build welcoming, respectful, and professional relationships with toddler families.
Communicate appropriately with families regarding children's daily experiences, routines, and development.
Demonstrate patience and respect when responding to family questions or concerns.
Maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
Participate in parent-teacher meetings, school events, and community activities as required.

Requirements

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age or a high school graduate.
Must have 6 ECE units and be enrolled in/taking 6 additional units for a total of 12 ECE units.
Must have 3 Infant toddler units currently.
Experience and a genuine interest in working with toddlers and young children.
Understanding of toddler development and developmentally appropriate practices is preferred.
Ability and willingness to provide hands-on care, including diapering, toileting, feeding, comforting, and supporting toddlers with daily routines.
Must be dependable, reliable, and consistently punctual.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.
Fingerprint Background Clearance
Health Screening
Proof of Immunizations and TB Test

Skills

Nurturing & Supportive
Patience & Understanding
Toddler Development Knowledge
Positive Guidance
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Professionalism
Flexibility
Confidentiality & Tact
Cultural Sensitivity
Safety Awareness
Observational Skills
Creativity
Organization
Technological Proficiency

Location

San Bruno
South San Francisco
Millbrae
Pacifica

Work Type

Full-Time

Experience Level

Experience and a genuine interest in working with toddlers and young children.

Education Level

Minimum of 18 years of age or a high school graduate.
6 ECE units and enrolled in/taking 6 additional units for a total of 12 ECE units.
3 Infant toddler units currently.

Benefits

15 paid holidays annually
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth National Independence Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Paid Winter Break

About the Company

Strata Learning (Formerly Happy Hall Schools Inc.) is an iconic and progressive early childhood organization serving families since 1951.
We operate a range of programs for children 18 months through 8th grade at 10 locations in San Bruno, South San Francisco, Millbrae, and Pacifica.

Equal Opportunity

Strata Learning is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.