Come Check Us Out- We're hiring for the new School Year!

Are you passionate about Early Childhood Edcuation and eager to support young learners in a dynamic, fun and nurturing enviroment? We're looking for Early Childhood Educators to join our deddicated team for the new school year 2025-2026!!

ABOUT US

We are a non-profit child development agency that has provided superior early education programs since 1979. We operate 20 locations throughout San Diego County. We are seeking energetic individuals who have an interest in learning and developing that parallels that of our students who are between ages of 18 months and 36 months.

We are currently interviewing candidates for Preschool Support Teachers.

We are looking for creative, loving, nurturing and inspiring Early Childhood Educators to join our team at Educational Enrichment Systems.

Candidates should have experience & understanding of developmentally appropriate practice, curriculum planning, quality assurance/health and safety, ability to identify strengths and needs and ability to think creatively through all aspects of the position.

The Support Teacher maintains a positive and professional attitude towards parents, staff, children, and the community while assisting the Director in implementing school goals and objectives.

Our staff is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. We look for teachers with the highest levels of professionalism and dedication to the early childhood field.

If you love children, have experience in working with young children, love being a teacher and want to play an important part of a dynamic, professional and highly-qualified staff. If this is you, please email your resume today for immediate consideration.

Education/Training

The candidate must have 6-12 Early Childhood Education units or an Associate Teacher Permit have teaching experience, be self-motivated, excellent in communication (verbal and written) be highly organized and be willing to be part of a TEAM. We are looking for individuals who have high standards and believe the care they provide is invaluable.

ECE units from an a credited University/College is required.

AA in Child Development or related field preferred.

Experience

Desired Result Developmental Profile (DRDP) 2015

Title 5 and Title 22

Job Type: Full-time

Basic Function

Assist with the academic instruction and safety of children in the classroom under the supervision of the Site Director or Preschool Director.

Responsibilities

1. Support the centers philosophy and administrative policies.

2. Work co-operatively with all staff and foster team work.

3. Assist teacher in supervision of children.

4. Assist to ensure that the Desired Results Assessment Instrument requirements are met and work with all teaching staff and Directors to insure individual needs of children are met and appropriate evidence is collected for DRDP.

5. Work with teacher to developmentally assess each child.

6. Work with teacher to plan developmentally appropriate curriculum.

7. Attend staff meetings and school functions as required.

8. Interact and redirect with children in a positive and respectful manner. Provide opportunities for children to experience success.

9. Maintain accurate records including attendance, daily tracking, sign in sheets, meal counts, inventories, child observations, and medication log.

10. Maintain room in a neat, clean and orderly manner.

11. Assure each child has their own clean blanket, sheet and sanitized cot if applicable.

12. Keep playground free of debris, water fountains unclogged and put toys away after each use.

13. Report broken/dangerous toys to classroom teacher.

14. Assist children with self-help skills and personal hygiene throughout the day.

15. Assist teacher with report about child’s day including highlights, changes in eating or sleeping patterns and injuries.

16. Report suspicious child bruises or injuries to Director.

17. Assist teacher in planning specific activities and events to encourage parent involvement and participation.

18. Report to Director other staff member(s) suspected of physical and/or emotional abuse.

19. Assist with implementation of Title 22 requirements for Health and Safety regulations.

20. Complete EES Core Training within the first year of employment with EES.

21. Review and follow EES employee handbook.

22. Duties and responsibilities are not limited to the above list. The list of duties and responsibilities may be expanded at times without revision to meet the immediate needs of the agency, including location.

Skills

Effective oral, auditory, visual and written communication skills

Reading skills Time Management

Organizational ability Professionalism

Education/Training

Degree: High School Diploma or Equivalent

12 ECE Units Preferred

Complete Educational Enrichment Systems core training within 1 year of employment

Certifications/Licenses

Complete and pass physical, negative TB test

CPR & First Aid certified

Annual proof of influenza vaccine, (or a statement declining)

Proof of pertussis and measles immunizations

Fingerprint and Criminal Record clearance required. FBI and child abuse index.

Complete and pass CDSS Mandated Reporter Certification

Valid Driver’s License and proof of current insurance if driving on behalf of EES

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Child development center classroom environment, position may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, bending, sitting on the floor, standing for long periods of time and lifting children and materials as necessary.

The daily environment will require extensive standing, bending at the waist, squatting, up and down movement with your legs, crawling, kneeling, twisting, walking, lifting, reaching above and below shoulders, climbing and jumping. There will be physical activities performed with the children that include jumping jacks, running, etc.

There will be times you may be performing work under stressful conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.75 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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