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
Class Teacher - Kindergarten / Early Childhood Education
CHI St. Joseph Children's Health —Columbia, PA
Pennsylvania State certification in early childhood education / teaching preferred. S degree in early childhood education / teaching from an accredited…
$20.60 - $24.60 an hour
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Lead Teacher
TDC LEARNING CENTERS —Topeka, KS
Child Development Associate credential, Associates Degree or a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, or a related field of study with minimum 12…
$13 - $15 an hour
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Elementary Teacher
Columbia County Christian School —Warren, OR
Three years of early childhood classroom teaching experience. Prepare daily lesson plans and teaching materials. Job Types: Full-time, Contract.
$35,000 - $38,000 a year
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Kindergarten Teacher
West End Public Schools RE-2 —Nucla, CO
Apply effective teaching strategies and appropriate classroom management skills. Salary dependent on experience (see certified salary schedule at https://www…
$36,222 - $66,222 a year
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Early Childhood Educator
Early Care and Education Association —Bradford, VT
Must have a valid Driver or Non Driver license. Program Director- *21 yrs old, a teacher associate with a Vermont Early Childhood & Afterschool Program Director…
$15 - $20 an hour
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Early Head Start Teacher
PACT FOR WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS —Camp Point, IL
C) Have a degree in a related field and 21 hours in Early Childhood with experience teaching infants & toddlers and be trained (or have equivalent coursework)…
From $19.09 an hour
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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
Early Childhood Education Instructor
Code Ninjas of Houston, TX —Minnetonka, MN
At our centers, kids learn to code while building their own video games. Manage student progress and provide weekly feedback to parents, including posting…
Estimated: $27.3K - $34.5K a year
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2h
Preschool/Kindergarten Traveling Teacher
Aspen Learning Lab Inc —Aspen, CO
Utilize best practices and methods to connect and develop a relationship with students and families. Help student build their social and emotional competencies…
$85,000 a year
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Preschool Early Childhood Education Professional Lead teacher at Hoosier Courts Nursery School at Indiana University
Hoosier Courts Nursery School —Bloomington, IN
Maintains the classroom in a safe, clean, and orderly environment, such as through maintaining licensing standards as set forth by the state and supervising…
$33,560 a month
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Title I K-5 Teaching Positions
Warren Woods Public Schools —Warren, MI
Exemplary experience in teaching elementary literacy and mathematics. The Summer Scholars program is an instructional school-based program targeting Literacy…
$50 an hour
Kindergarten Teacher 1.0 OYO
Parkway Schools —Missouri
DESE certification B-3 is required. This position is full time 1.0 for the 2024-2025 school year and is for ONE YEAR ONLY.
Estimated: $41.6K - $52.7K a year
2h
Early Childhood Traveling Teacher
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford —Chicago, IL
Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state…
$40,930 - $60,235 a year
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Early Childhood Teacher
The University of North Carolina Greensboro —Greensboro, NC
B.S. in Human Development/Early Childhood or a related field and experience working with young children. Early Childhood Education Teachers in the Child Care…
Estimated: $38.8K - $49.1K a year
Pre K /Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
East Providence School Department —East Providence, RI
Serve as a Special Education Teacher - Early Learning Center at Oldham SchoolMust be certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) as a Special…
Estimated: $61.1K - $77.3K a year
3d
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Southern Plains Education Cooperative —Blue Earth, MN
You will evaluate developmental skills, plan and implement program services which assist identified students in improving those skills by following district,…
$53,769 - $87,749 a year
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3d
Early Childhood Educator
Steamboat Springs Discovery Learning Center —Steamboat Springs, CO
Are you capable of driving for field trips and do you have a valid drivers license? You'll also work closely with parents and assess the unique needs of…
$21 - $26 an hour
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3d
Early Childhood Teacher
Mini Me's LLC —Red Wing, MN
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; certificate, associate's, or bachelor's degree in early childhood education is preferred *Two years full time…
$18 - $22 an hour
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7h
Teacher Jamestown
Community Action Region VI —Jamestown, ND
Associate, bachelors or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or an associate degree in a field related to early childhood education.
From $19.50 an hour
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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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