Early Childhood Educator - Teacher

Your talent deserves more than just a classroom; it deserves purpose, growth, and recognition. Rising Star Preschool is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Educator – Teacher in San Diego, CA, and this is your opportunity to turn your passion for teaching into a fulfilling career with real impact. Apply today and take the next step forward.

As our Early Childhood Educator - Teacher, you will be compensated at $23-$26 per hour
, and your role comes with benefits designed to support both your career and your life.

Your benefits include:

• Trainings
• Education assistance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible schedule
• Growth opportunities
• Mentor/apprentice program

You provide a secure, nurturing classroom where toddlers feel safe to learn, explore, and express themselves. You implement thoughtfully planned activities that support early language, motor, social, and cognitive development. You guide children through emotional growth by modeling positive interactions and encouraging cooperation and independence. You manage care routines, including meals, diapering, naps, and transitions, while reinforcing self‑help skills, and you maintain strong communication with families and coworkers by sharing updates, documenting milestones, and working collaboratively to support each child's progress.

As a nonprofit dedicated to supporting San Diego's underserved communities, our mission extends beyond ensuring safe and nurturing care and providing high‑quality early education for children aged 0‑5. We strive to connect families with essential social services, mental health resources, and job training opportunities in early childhood education. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

We value your voice, and prioritize your professional development! We provide continuous training and enrichment opportunities, enabling you to gain the credentials necessary for career advancement. If you seek a supportive, team‑oriented environment where you can thrive, enjoy your work, and truly make a difference in your community, we invite you to join us.

We are seeking an educator who can work 8:00 am–5:00 pm or 7:00 am–4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and who meets the following qualifications:

• 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)

• 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)

Our initial, mobile‑friendly application for the Early Childhood Educator – Teacher role is quick, straightforward, and easy to complete. If you're ready to join a mission‑driven team where your work truly matters, submit your application today, and let's get started.

Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.