Early Childhood Teacher

JOB TITLE:
Lead Infant Teacher

DEPARTMENT: Childcare

REPORTS TO: Director of Childcare

SCHEDULE: Monday
- Fridays
- Holidays off

SALARY: $25.00+ DOE. Non-Exempt/Hourly

The Lead Early Education Teacher at Bayview’s Intergenerational Childcare Center (ICC) is part of a unique, nonprofit program within a continuing care retirement community. This role leads classroom operations, guiding teaching staff while creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for children. Our intergenerational model offers one-of-a-kind learning experiences, where children build empathy and social skills through shared activities like art, gardening, and storytelling with residents.

• Lead and coordinate daily classroom operations, ensuring a safe, orderly, and stimulating environment.
• Supervise and support teaching staff, providing guidance and training.
• Design and implement curriculum that reflects early childhood best practices and the center’s mission.
• Monitor safety and compliance with ICC and Bayview policies, licensing regulations, and health/safety standards.
• Communicate with families to provide updates on children’s progress and development.
• Maintain orderly and clean facility and instructional materials.
• Participate in meetings and collaborate with staff, families, and residents to enhance intergenerational learning experiences.

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Associate of Arts Degree, Child Development Associate Degree, or equivalent; willing to pursue further education.
• At least two years of experience working with children under five.
• Meets or exceeds licensing requirements for CPR, HIV/AIDS, First Aid, Food Handlers Permit.
• Minimum age 18.
• Confidential handling of parent/child information.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, flexibility, and patience skills.
• Positive, team‑oriented attitude and ability to lead within established guidelines.

• 403(b) plan with up to 4% match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and training opportunities through Early Achievers Program
• Subsidized ORCA Card – Annual pass
• Paid time off
• On‑site Daycare (subsidized)
• Affordable on‑site dining

Bayview is a certified Great Place to Work and an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.