20 Best Early Childhood Teacher jobs (Hiring Now!)

ASSOCIATE TEACHER (Preschool)
Community Bridges —Santa Cruz, CA
The associate teacher oversees the environment in an assigned classroom, assuring child health and safety, helping to develop appropriate curriculum, and…
$20.29 - $23.61 an hour
Early Childhood Teacher
The Goddard School of State College, PA —State College, PA
A degree or certificate (CDA) in early childhood, elementary education, related human services field, or early childhood coursework is required for Lead…
Estimated: $27.6K - $34.9K a year
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Head Start Teacher
Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership Inc. —Mahnomen, MN
Must have valid drivers’ license. Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or equivalent coursework and…
$23.96 - $26.23 an hour
TODDLER LEAD TEACHER (Preschool)
Community Bridges —Ben Lomond, CA
B.A./B.S. degree in any field with 12 units in either ECE or CD and 3 units of supervised field experience in an ECE or CD setting.
$27.13 - $30.75 an hour
Special Education Homecare Teacher - NYC or Westchester
Los Ninos Services Inc —Valhalla, NY
Early childhood education experience or child care experience. Develop collaborative relationships with parents and communicate effectively with parents through…
$65,000 - $75,000 a year
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Teacher
The Learning Tree Child Care Center —Livonia, MI
Follow licensing guidelines and company policy and procedures to maintain the safest, healthiest environment for children to learn and grow.
$17 - $24 an hour
Kindergarten Teacher
360 Talent Avenue —Palisade, CO
Valid teaching certification for kindergarten (state-specific). Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Elementary Education, or a related field.
From $42,000 a year
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Teacher Childcare - Sign on Bonus
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Boston —Malden, MA
EEC Teacher certification, with a combination of education and experience as follows: BA in early childhood, 6 months experience or BA in related field, 2 early…
Estimated: $39.8K - $50.4K a year
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Honokaa Elementary - Kindergarten Teacher (2024-03455)
Hawaiʻi State Department of Education —Honokaa, HI
If you are hired without completing a Teacher's Education Program, you have a maximum of 3 years to obtain a valid Hawaii teaching license.
$7,500 a month
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Early Childhood Educators and Support Staff
Freedom Rains —Colchester, VT
Full time teachers are preferred to met the licensing requirements for a Teaching Associate: Vermont Early Childhood Career Ladder level 3 Certificate, OR…
Estimated: $30.3K - $38.4K a year
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Head Teacher, Early Childhood Education ages 6 weeks - 3 years
Neighborhood House —Portland, OR
The Head Teacher is responsible for leading the teaching team and the classroom, in a collaborative manner, to support student’s learning and healthy…
$25.63 an hour
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Kindergarten Teacher
The Sandra and Stanley Mallin Early Childhood Center @ Temple Beth Sholom —Las Vegas, NV
Minimum 2 years of teaching and working with young children required, degree in ECE or related field a must. NAEYC accredited Early Childhood Center is seeking…
$20 - $25 an hour
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Pac2 Daycare Teacher
Mary Lanning Healthcare —Hastings, NE
The daycare teacher is responsible for creating positive, nurturing relationships with children while engaging parents and guardians.
Estimated: $29.9K - $37.8K a year
Teacher - Substitute - Smith-Green
EDUSTAFF, LLC —Churubusco, IN
Support students in their academic and social-emotional development. Provide instruction across various subjects and grade levels, adapting teaching methods as…
$95 a day
Early Childhood Teacher
Bamberg School District 2 —Denmark, SC
Provide for his/her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced coursework at institutions…
Estimated: $32K - $40.5K a year
Pre-School Master Teacher - *Supervisor’s Certification Required
Salem City School District —Salem, NJ
Accordance with the state law and provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of certified staff. Work with and support teachers’ efforts in the delivery of…
$54,368 - $91,421 a year
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EEC Teacher Certified Preschool Teacher
LITTLE ANGELS ACADEMY —Tyngsboro, MA
Our Little Angels Team is expanding! If you are a leader, role model, mentor, or someone who recognized gifts in children and inspires them to greatness, we…
From $18.50 an hour
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Early Childhood Blended Teacher (2024/2025 School Year)
Illinois School District U-46 —Elgin, IL
JobID: 33719 Position Type: Early Learners Teacher/Blended Date Posted: 3/26/2024 Location: District Wide Date Available: 08/07/2024 Closing Date:…
Estimated: $43.9K - $55.6K a year
1ST GRADE/KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Prince William County Public Schools —Manassas, VA
This position, covered by this specification, serve as a general education, elementary classroom teacher (K-5); classes taught may be single or team or…
Estimated: $67.6K - $85.7K a year
Early Learning Teacher Avondale Meadows YMCA
YMCA of Greater Indianapolis —Indianapolis, IN
The YMCA is looking for people who love working with young children, thrive in an independent environment with strong team support, and a love for educating…
Estimated: $24K - $30.4K a year
Quick Apply
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ASSOCIATE TEACHER (Preschool)

Community Bridges - Santa Cruz, CA

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Job Details

$20.29 - $23.61 an hour

Qualifications

Bilingual
Spanish
Childcare
CPR Certification
React
English
Child Development Associate Teacher Permit
Math
Toddler care
Child Development Permit
2 years
Child Development Associate Certification

Full Job Description

Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential. Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION:*
Under supervision by the site supervisor, the associate teacher assists the site supervisor in providing a quality, developmentally appropriate program for children. The associate teacher oversees the environment in an assigned classroom, assuring child health and safety, helping to develop appropriate curriculum, and building positive relationships with children, parents and staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The health and safety of children is the #1 priority. Reads and adheres to Safety Practices and Protocols to ensure safety of children.
Plans and implements curriculum projects and activities with team members with a special focus on a primary group of children.
Ensures a developmentally appropriate, nurturing environment that meets the needs and expressed interest of the children in language development, early literacy, creative expression, pre-math skills, social/emotional development, positive conflict resolution and independent thinking.
Supports and upholds NAEYC Accreditation criteria; participates in annual self-study.
Oversees, creates and maintains age-appropriate indoor/outdoor environment.
Provides leadership in assigned classroom to include training, modeling, coaching and mentoring of Associate Teachers, subs and volunteers.
Assists in the planning and implementation of Parent/Teacher & Parent Council meetings and attends and participates in parent meetings.
Complies with State mandates of Desired Result for Families and Children mandates as follows:
Conducts regular written observations of children in the primary care group to assess their strengths and needs and to document their developmental growth.
Completes written observations on primary care group and links those observations to the 42 Measures.
Completes Developmental Profile-r and Written Goals for every primary care child within 60 days of enrollment and every six months thereafter.
Uses the Developmental Profile and Child Summary Sheet for Parent Conferences to share information and establish goals for child with parent.
Uses the Developmental Profile-r and written goals to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities linked to goals of each individual child as well as the developmental needs and expressed interest of the group.

Completes annual program evaluation using Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS) with classroom group.
Participates in annual staff satisfaction survey.
Assists with meals and snacks to include the setup, serving and cleanup of meals following Child Care Food Program State guidelines.
Keeps detailed and accurate records of food purchased and consumed at all Centers in compliance with the Child Care Food Program
Assists with indoor/outdoor set-up and clean-up and opening / closing of center.
Supports fundraising efforts for the Division.
Maintains professional competence through participation in continuing education.
Complies with all policies and practices as detailed in agency Personnel Policies.
Observes safety and health standards as detailed in Employee Injury and Illness Prevention Program handbook.
Remains knowledgeable about current Center Emergency and Disaster plans and know your specific responsibilities. Conduct monthly safety drills in assigned classroom.
Knows location of, and how to use emergency shut-off for water, electricity and gas.
Practices fire, earthquake and emergency evacuation drills monthly with class group.
In accordance with the Community Bridges Customer Service Plan, provides excellent customer service to clients, colleagues, and the public.
Develops and maintains positive community relationships with clients, coworkers, supervisors, partners, stakeholders, and the public.
Communicates effectively and respectfully with parents, staff and volunteers at the Center, including persons from different racial, cultural and ethnic groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles.
Performs related duties as assigned.

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Job descriptions are intended to be illustrative only; they are not designed to be restrictive or to define each and every assigned duty and responsibility. In an organization of this nature, each employee is expected to perform such duties as necessary to fulfill the stated goals of the agency._

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We screen all applicants, require background checks on final candidates* consistent with funding regulation requirements and are a Drug-Free Work Place.
UNION:
The Associate Teacher position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit.
OTHER JOB DETAILS:

This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
This position is eligible a $.40/$.10hr bilingual/biliterate differential after passing a test administered by the Human Resources Department.
Employees are expected to transfer to another Center or adjust their assigned shift if needed in an urgent situation.
Hours are typically between 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday through Friday, but occasional evening and weekend hours are required for staff meetings, parent/teacher nights, and staff training.
Attendance at required meetings is mandatory and is a condition of employment.
On-site attendance is required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of:

Methods, philosophy and techniques of early childhood education; and
Report preparation and record keeping.

Ability to:

Plan, organize and implement a developmentally appropriate program for children and/or infants;
Work effectively and respectfully in collaboration with coworkers as part of the team;
Use a supportive approach to manage children, especially when dealing with children with physical limitations, developmental or learning delays and emotional challenges;
Respond calmly and appropriately to children’s undesirable behavior such as hitting, kicking, throwing things, spitting or name calling, etc.; and
React quickly and properly to keep children safe in all circumstances including emergencies.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

Within six months of hire, must be able to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher permit or higher issued by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing. The minimum requirements to obtain an Associate Teacher permit are as follows:
Must have 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, including core courses in Curriculum, Child Family & Community, and Child Growth Development.
Must have at least 50 days of experience in paid or unpaid work in a child care setting in the previous 2 years.

Must maintain an active permit once obtained, which requires completion of a minimum of 105 hours of professional growth every five years.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, push, pull, and turn body quickly and get up and down from ground level frequently throughout the day.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must provide transcripts of college courses prior to beginning employment.
Must be fingerprinted, complete a Child Abuse Index Check form, and be criminally cleared prior to beginning employment.
Must provide proof of current immunization against influenza, pertussis, and measles prior to beginning employment.
Must undergo Health Screening and TB test within 7 days of employment.
Must provide valid CPR certification and Pediatric First Aid training certificate or be willing to obtain both within 30 days of employment.
Must sign a Mandated Reporter agreement, which mandates employee to report suspected child abuse.
Teachers working in infant rooms must have knowledge of PITC and RIE philosophies pertaining to infant care.
Proficiency in English is required, fluent bilingual/biliterate English/Spanish is preferred.

Pay: $20.29 - $23.61 per hour

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