Infant Teacher / Infant Teacher Aide (0–18 Months)
This is not a stepping-stone job. It's a place to build a career.
At Au Clair de Lune, we believe the first months of life matter deeply. As a French immersion school serving children from infancy through kindergarten, we are committed to providing nurturing, respectful, and high-quality care during the most important years of development.
We are currently seeking a caring, dependable, and motivated Infant Teacher or Infant Teacher Aide to join our infant program serving children 0 to 18 months old.
This position is ideal for someone who loves working with babies, values meaningful relationships, and understands that responsive, attentive care lays the foundation for a child's future success.
We are currently looking for someone available Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, though additional hours may become available and scheduling can be flexible for the right candidate.
What You Can Expect From Us
- A supportive team of passionate educators who value collaboration and professionalism
- A warm, family-oriented environment where every child is known and cared for
- Competitive pay starting at $22 per hour
- Paid sick leave
- CalSavers retirement plan option
- Free daily lunch provided by the school
- An end-of-year bonus averaging approximately half a month's salary
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the school
- Support with ECE coursework and professional development
- A calm, organized, and child-centered work environment
Qualifications
- Experience working with infants or young children is strongly preferred
- A minimum of 12 ECE units is preferred
- Candidates who do not yet have 12 ECE units may still apply but must be willing to enroll in approved ECE coursework within two weeks of hire and complete the required units within their first six months of employment
- Infant/Toddler coursework is preferred
- Dependable, nurturing, and emotionally grounded
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Open to feedback and committed to continuous learning
- French speaking is not required but is considered a plus
This Position Is a Great Fit If You:
- Want to build a long-term career in early childhood education
- Enjoy caring for infants and supporting their earliest developmental milestones
- Understand the importance of responsive caregiving and strong attachment relationships
- Are patient, attentive, and genuinely enjoy spending your day with babies
- Value teamwork, professionalism, and consistency
- Are looking for meaningful work that makes a difference every day
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive and nurturing care for infants throughout the day
- Support feeding, diapering, sleeping, and daily care routines
- Engage infants in developmentally appropriate sensory and exploratory experiences
- Observe and document developmental milestones and daily activities
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment
- Build trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Communicate daily updates to families through our communication app
- Follow licensing regulations and school policies
- Collaborate closely with lead teachers and the administrative team
- Help create a calm, loving, and responsive environment where infants can thrive
About the Role
This is an in-person position beginning at approximately 25 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–2:30 PM), with the possibility of additional hours in the future.
We are looking for someone who brings warmth, reliability, professionalism, and a genuine love for working with young children every day.
If you are ready to join a school that values its teachers, invests in professional growth, and believes that early childhood education has the power to shape lives, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
