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Toddler Teacher

Rising Star Preschool·Lakeside, California

$22 - $22/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 5 months ago
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About the role

The Toddler Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing engaging activities that support the developmental needs of children aged two. They must also manage daily care routines, including meals, hygiene, and naps, while maintaining a safe and clean classroom environment.

  • Rising Star Preschool in lakeside CA is looking for a Toddler Teacher to care for our 2-year-old classroom. This is a full-time, teaching job that pays $22 per hour. We offer great benefits like:
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Employee assistance program
  • Education assistance
  • Growth opportunities
  • Mentor/Apprentice program
  • Flexible schedule

At Rising Star Preschool, you'll be part of a friendly, helpful teaching team that supports you. Keep reading to learn more!

Our mission

We are a nonprofit preschool in Lakeside focused on helping families and children in underserved communities.

Our mission is to give kids ages 0-5 a safe, caring place to learn and grow, while also helping families get the support and services they need.

We offer things like mental health resources and job training in early childhood education.

Our team works together and cares about making a real difference.

At Rising Star Preschool, your ideas are important and we want to help you learn and advance in your career with ongoing training and support.

If you want a friendly, team-based place to work where you can help your community and grow as a teacher, we would love for you to join us.

Your schedule

As a Toddler Teacher, you will work from 7

30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. All your hours are onsite. No nights or weekends are needed.

YOUR DAY

Every day, you will care for a group of lively children.

You will help them learn and grow by planning fun activities that teach them to talk, move, play, and get along with others.

You will take care of their daily needs, like helping with meals, diapering or bathroom time, naps, and moving from one activity to the next.

You will watch how each child is doing, talk with families and your coworkers, and keep your classroom clean and safe.

Your job is to make sure every child feels happy, safe, and ready to learn.

Requirements

  • For a toddler teacher
  • 12 ECE units completed
  • Experience working with toddlers (ages 1.5–3) in a licensed childcare or preschool setting
  • Familiarity with California Community Care Licensing (CCL) regulations and health & safety standards
  • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • A nurturing, patient, and professional approach

Are you ready for this exciting opportunity?

If you want to help children learn and grow and be part of a teaching team that cares about you, Rising Star Preschool is the place for you. Our application is easy and quick!

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
  • Mentor/Apprentice program

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$22 - $22/hr
Location
Lakeside, California
Posted
Jan 28, 2026
Application
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Rising Star Preschool

Rising Star Preschool is hiring in Lakeside, California. This opening is listed as full_time.

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Market context

California toddler teachers remain in steady demand

In California, toddler teacher roles are often competitive because licensed centers need candidates who already meet state-aligned early childhood education and experience requirements. This posting is AI-summarized from the original job description, so you can quickly review the requirements and benefits without sorting through the full posting. A practical next step is to confirm your 12 ECE units or CDA, plus six months of licensed-center experience, before applying.

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