Toddler Educator – Early Childhood Teacher
Rising Star Preschool
Location
San Diego, California
Quick overview
The Toddler Teacher guides children through safe, engaging activities that foster curiosity, language growth, and motor skill development. They also maintain a clean, secure classroom environment while assisting with daily routines like meals, diapering, and rest.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed 12 Early Childhood Education units and possess at least 6 months of experience working with young children. A background check and drug screening are required, and CPR/First Aid certification is necessary.
Job description
Hey, You Matter. And So Does Your Work!
Join Rising Star Preschool in San Diego, CA, as our next full-time Toddler Educator – Early Childhood Teacher and experience what it feels like to be genuinely valued, trusted, supported, and rewarded for the work you do every day.
Why Our Team Loves It Here
Fair pay
• $23-$26 per hour
Reasonable hours
• You work a dependable weekday schedule of 8:00 am–5:00 pm or 7:00 am–4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Benefits
- that support life:
- Trainings
- Education assistance
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Flexible schedule
- Growth opportunities
- Mentor/apprentice program
What you'll do as our toddler educator – early childhood teacher
You create a welcoming, well-supervised classroom where toddlers feel safe, secure, and encouraged to explore. You design engaging learning experiences that support early language, movement, social interaction, and cognitive growth. You guide children through emotional development by modeling positive behavior and reinforcing cooperation and independence. You manage daily care routines such as meals, diapering, rest, and transitions while promoting self-help skills, and you communicate closely with families and coworkers to document progress, share updates, and ensure every child receives consistent support.
What We Need From You
- Completion of 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units, including core courses in child development, from an accredited college
- 6+ months of experience working with young children
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development
- 1+ years of experience working with toddlers (ages 18–36 months)
- Infant/Toddler specialization or additional ECE units focused on this age group
- Strong classroom management and curriculum planning experience
- Bilingual (e.g., English/Spanish)
Who We Are: & what we do
- At our nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting San Diego's underserved communities, we strive to offer more than just safe and nurturing care coupled with quality early education for children aged 0-5.
- Our mission extends to linking families with essential social services, mental health resources, and job training programs in early childhood education.
- Our team is driven, collaborative, and passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of both children and their families.
- Here, every voice is valued, and we prioritize your professional development!
- We provide continuous training and enrichment opportunities to help you gain the credentials necessary for career advancement.
- If you seek a nurturing, team-oriented environment where you can thrive, enjoy your work, and truly make a difference in your community, we invite you to join us!
Application made easy
Getting started is simple. Our initial application for the Toddler Educator – Early Childhood Teacher role is short, mobile-friendly, and designed to respect your time. Submit it today and begin your journey with a team that truly values you.
Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Education assistance
- Employee assistance program
- Growth opportunities
- Flexible schedule
- Trainings
- Mentor/apprentice program
