Infant Teacher

Apply Description JOIN OUR TEAM | Training and Research Foundation Are you a nurturing, passionate early childhood educator who lights up when you see a toddler make a breakthrough? Training and Research Foundation (TRF) is looking for am Infant Teacher to help create a warm, stimulating environment where our youngest learners can grow, explore, and thrive. If you believe every child deserves a strong start and you have the heart and skills to make that happen, we want to hear from you. POSITION AT A GLANCE Type: Regular Organization: Training and Research Foundation Location: Santa Ana, CA Age Group: Infant, 0 to 24 Months Setting: Early Childhood Learning Center ABOUT TRF Training and Research Foundation is a California nonprofit dedicated to delivering high-quality early childhood education to families who need it most. Operating under Title 22 and Title 5 regulatory frameworks, TRF serves children and families across Orange and Riverside Counties with a commitment to excellence, equity, and community partnership. WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE You'll make a lasting impact during one of the most formative stages of a child's development. You'll be part of a mission-driven team that values people, integrity, and excellence. You'll implement a research-backed curriculum that honors each child's individual needs and strengths. You'll build meaningful relationships with families and be a trusted presence in their children's lives. WHAT YOU'LL DO Implement the Creative Curriculum and CDE Standards for CCTR classrooms. Prepare daily lesson plans in advance that include both indoor and outdoor activities; are individualized and based on the Infant/Toddler child’s needs, interest and schedules; and, include multicultural educational materials and activities. Develop an age-appropriate curriculum that focuses on the needs of each child in accordance with California Department of Education, Desired Results and ITERS standards. Ensure family-style meals and other elements of the curriculum are taking place on a daily basis as appropriate. Document volunteer activities, and parent communication regarding children's functions and activities. Organize classroom according to developmental levels and individual needs of the children ensuring: the development of trust and emotional security; opportunities to explore a variety of sensory and motor experiences; opportunities for the development of self-awareness, autonomy, and self-expression; and opportunities for gross and fine motor development. Ensure classrooms are home like, safe, sanitary, and free of clutter. Organize the classroom in rudimentary learning centers that are well defined, rotating materials routinely to create a stimulating environment. Promote the development of secure relationships with Infants/Toddlers assigned by assuring primary and continuity of care. Relate to preschool children in a calm, caring, nurturing, soothing manner, responding to all cries,…