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Job Details
Description
Early Childhood Educator – Warren-Walker School Early Learning Center
- Location: 2905 Cadiz St, San Diego, CA 92110
- Position: Dynamic childcare teacher for classroom support, for ages ranging from infants to preschool
- Job Type: Full-time
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
- Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Why Join Warren-Walker School?
For over 90 years, Warren-Walker School has been a leader in early childhood education, fostering a culture of learning, creativity, and excellence. We are expanding our team and seeking a passionate Early Childhood Educator to nurture and guide our youngest learners. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and committed to shaping the future of early education, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
- Inspire and Educate: Provide a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants through pre-kindergarten children.
- Foster Growth: Implement interactive lesson plans that promote problem-solving, social-emotional skills, and early childhood development.
- Ensure Safety & Well-being: Supervise, guide, and care for children’s daily needs, including diapering, toileting, and hygiene routines while maintaining a clean and safe learning space.
- Build Relationships: Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and administrators through in-person, written, and digital methods to ensure a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Support colleagues: Asist in different classrooms, in addition to the one you're primarily assigned to. This may include subbing in other classrooms, and aiding with breaks.
- Promote Inclusivity: Uphold a diverse and inclusive classroom that supports the cognitive, emotional, and physical development of all children.
- Maintain Standards: Adhere to all Community Care Licensing regulations and uphold best practices in early childhood education.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- Education: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or completion of 12 ECE core units, specifically including Infant and Toddler Development and Care units.
- Experience: 1 year of teaching/childcare experience in a licensed childcare center.
- Certifications: Child Development Associate Certification .
- Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized classroom management techniques, patience and passion for early learning, and an ability to work, and thrive, in a team environment.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs, perform motor skill activities such as standing, bending, kneeling, and work indoors and outdoors for extended periods. Ability to Actively Supervise children is a must.
Perks & Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Life Insurance and other supplemental group benefits
Work-Life Balance & Support:
- Paid Time Off & other leave available for eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Days & Tuition Support
- Opportunities for skill-building and career growth through schedule rotations and classroom experiences when needed, ensuring variety, learning, and flexibility in your role!
Join Our Team!
At Warren-Walker School, we believe in building a foundation for lifelong learning in a nurturing and enriching environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Ready to make an impact in early childhood education? Apply today!
Salary : $20 - $22