Preschool Teacher Jobs in Huntington Beach, CA

A Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in elementary education, providing early childhood education and care to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. They are responsible for creating lesson plans and curricula focused on different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. They use games, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and physical activities to engage children and make learning fun. Preschool Teachers also monitor and assess a child's progress, while ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment.

Preschool Teachers should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and co-workers. They should be patient, creative, and have the ability to inspire and motivate children. A degree in early childhood education is typically required. They also need to have specific certifications like a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credentials. Before becoming a Preschool Teacher, individuals might work as a childcare worker, teacher's aide, or even as a nanny, which offers valuable experience in managing and caring for children.

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Preschool Teacher I - Gardena-Carson Family YMCA

  • Gardena, CA (21 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Gardena, CA (21 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older Must have Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Completed Early Childhood Education Units/Child Development Units: Preschool: 12 semester units in ECE of CD...

Preschool Teacher

  • Santa Ana, CA (8 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA (8 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We need to verify your Child Development/Early Childhood Education units to proceed with your application....

Preschool Teacher

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago

un Preschool Teacher (Irvine) Kindercare Learning Center 3661 Michelson Dr near Culver & Harvard compensation: $22.45 employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Preschool Teacher Hiring...

Spanish Preschool Teacher

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago

This job requires you to have at least 12 units in early childhood education (preference for AA, BA or Lead Teacher Certificate in Child Development)....

Early Childhood Educator Sports Coach

  • Fountain Valley, CA (2 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fountain Valley, CA (2 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program with an emphasis on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class...

Pre-School Teacher

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Education: Minimum of a BA Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 24 semester units of Early Childhood Education which at a minimum must...

Hiring a full-time/part-time toddler teacher

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago

childhood education: 3 years (Required) Language: English (Required) Spanish (Required) Ability to Commute: Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Los Angeles, CA 90034: Relocate before...

Preschool Teacher

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Hiring caring, dependable, energetic, flexible,passionate Preschool Teacher Full Time. 12 ECE units plus 3 infant/toddler units requred Compensation $22.45...

Preschool Teacher

  • Newport Beach, CA (12 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Newport Beach, CA (12 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Teacher education/permit requirements: 24 postsecondary semester or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with passing grades of C- or better, plus...

Lead Preschool Teacher

  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (5 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 5 days ago

We are seeking a lead preschool teacher for our 3-4-years old class....

Preschool Teachers and Aides

  • Orange, CA (10 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Orange, CA (10 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 8 days ago

For the teacher position, candidates need 12 early childhood education/child development units completed. For the aide position, only 6 ECE/CD units are needed....

Preschool Teacher - $1000 Hiring Bonus!

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 9 days ago

opening for a Preschool Teacher in our early childhood education program....

Assistant Toddler Teacher-12 CDE Units Required

  • Ladera Ranch, CA (22 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Ladera Ranch, CA (22 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 9 days ago

If you have the following, we would love to speak with you: High School Diploma or GED Experience in Early Childhood Education in a certified child development center Prior experience with toddler and...

Substitute Preschool Teacher I

  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (23 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Development Teacher Permit or 2 an associates degree or higher with at least 12 semester or equivalent quarter units in the core early childhood education or child development courses LICENSE CREDENTIAL...

Lead Toddler Teacher - Montessori

  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (14 miles from Huntington Beach, CA)
  • 13 days ago

If you have the following, we would love to speak with you: High School Diploma or GED Spanish Speaking Preferred Experience in Early Childhood Education in a certified child development center AMI...

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Huntington Beach, CA

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Huntington Beach, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
42.5%
Master's Degree
33.2%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
High School or GED
6.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.6%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Preschool Teachers in Huntington Beach, CA
Less than 1 year
34.7%
1-2 years
32.5%
None
16.2%
2-4 years
13.8%
4-6 years
2.8%


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