Toddler/Preschool Teacher

Come Check Us Out- We're hiring for the new School Year!

Are you passionate about Early Childhood Education and eager to support young learners in a dynamic, fun and nurturing environment? We're looking for Early Childhood Educators to join our dedicated team for the new school year 2026-2027!!

Job Summary

ABOUT US

We are a non-profit child development agency that has provided superior early education programs since 1979. We operate 21 locations throughout San Diego County.

WHAT WE'RE SPECIFICALLY LOOKING FOR

• Experienced preschool teacher
• 24 or more Early Childhood Education Credits (ECE)
• Teacher Permit
• 16 hours of Health & Safety including CPR and First Aide
• Fingerprint Clearance, FBI and Child Abuse Index

ABOUT THE POSITION

• Responsible for working , nurturing and teaching the young children
• Ensure safety of children in the classroom at all times
• Oversee all job duties of teacher assistants

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance and dental and vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Salary dependent on education and California Teacher Credentialing Matrix Permit

Basic Function

· Responsible for the academic instruction and safety of children in the classroom at all times.

· Assume all duties of the Support Teacher and Instructional Assistant.

Responsibilities

1. Support the centers philosophy and administrative policies.

2. Attend staff meetings and school functions as required.

3. Work co-operatively with all staff and foster team work.

4. Oversee all job duties of teacher assistants and volunteers.

5. Assist to ensure that the Desired Results Assessment Instrument requirements are met and work with all teaching staff and Directors to insure individual needs of children are met and appropriate evidence is collected for DRDP.

6. Plan and implement curriculum utilizing the needs of children, assessment findings, and CDE’s Learning Foundation as a basis.

7. Interact and redirect with children in a positive and respectful manner. Provide opportunities for children to experience success.

8. Maintain accurate records including attendance, daily tracking, sign in sheets, meal counts, inventories, child observations, and medication log.

9. Maintain room in a neat, clean and orderly manner.

10. Assure each child has their own clean blanket, sheet and sanitized cot if applicable.

11. Keep playground free of debris, water fountains unclogged and put toys away after each use.

12. Repair broken/dangerous toys or throw out as necessary.

13. Supply parents with written or verbal notes about their child’s day including highlights, changes in eating or sleeping patterns and injuries.

14. Keep Director informed of children with persistent behavior and/or health problems.

15. Report suspicious bruises or injuries to Director.

16. Plan specific activities and events to encourage parent involvement and participation.

17. Conduct parent conferences and continually report child’s progress to parent.

18. Complete EES Core Training within the first year of employment with EES.

19. Maintain a minimum of three units per year in ECE or two workshops approved by the Site Director.

20. Assist with implementation of Title 22 requirements for Health and Safety regulations.

21. Seek prior approval from President and CEO before endorsing memorandum of understanding in regards to collaboration with other community funded agencies.

22. Review and follow EES employee handbook.

23. Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the above list. The list of duties and responsibilities may be expanded at times without revision to meet the immediate needs of the agency, including location.

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. May provide instruction and guidance to Support Teachers and Instructional Assistant, to assist in their professional development.

2. Implement program for infant/toddler caregivers (if applicable).

Skills

Effective Oral, Auditory, Visual and Written Communication Skills

Reading Skills Organization & Leadership

Maintain Confidentiality Professionalism

Customer Service Time Management

Diplomacy Math Aptitude Filing

Education/Training

Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Teacher Permit ( 24 ECE units); and 16 hours of Health & Safety including CPR and First Aid. Follow requirements CA. Matrix

Must complete 15 additional units toward a Teacher permit.

Must meet Lead Teacher requirements within 5 years.

Experience

Minimum of 50 days of 3 + hours per day within 2 years.

Certifications/Licenses

CPR, First Aid and Preventative Health Practices

Provide current transcripts during annual performance review

Annual proof of influenza vaccine, (or a statement declining)

Proof of pertussis and measles immunizations

Fingerprint and Criminal Record clearance required. FBI, DOJ and child abuse index.

Complete and pass CDSS Mandated Reporter Certification

Valid Driver’s License and proof of current insurance if driving on behalf of EES

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Child development center classroom environment, position may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, bending, sitting on the floor, standing for long periods of time and lifting children and materials as necessary.

The daily environment will require extensive standing, bending at the waist, squatting, up and down movement with your legs, crawling, kneeling, twisting, walking, lifting, reaching above and below shoulders, climbing and jumping. There will be physical activities performed with the children that include jumping jacks, running, etc.

There will be times you may be performing work under stressful conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Which type of Preschool Permit do you hold?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person