Preschool Teacher Jobs in Whittier, 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

  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago

NOTE: 24 semester units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development are required. Transcripts must be included with application....

Part-Time Child Development Teacher After School Program (41.25% assignment)

  • Culver City, CA (21 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Culver City, CA (21 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Development offers the highest level of safe and educational learning environments for children from preschool to fifth grade....

Looking for Preschool Teachers to Join Our Team!

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Childhood Education - 1 year experience working with children in a preschool setting - Infant/Toddler units a plus Work Environment: Dream Kiz Preschool is designed to serve families and children of...

Child Development State Preschool Teacher

  • La Puente, CA (5 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • La Puente, CA (5 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Requirements / Qualifications Minimum Requirements: -Associate Degree or higher in Child Development, Early Child Development or related field - Possess the appropriate California Teaching Permit or...

Licensed Substitute Preschool Teacher

  • Anaheim, CA (11 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Anaheim, CA (11 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Development Associate Teacher, Teacher, Master Teacher, or Site Supervisor Permit OPTION 2: At least 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) semester units (The 12 ECE units must include the following core...

Preschool Teacher I - Burbank Community YMCA

  • Burbank, CA (20 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Burbank, CA (20 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 3 days 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 #68-25

  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago

NOTE: 24 semester units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development are required. Transcripts must be included with application....

Child Care Toddler Teacher - Glendale - $3,000 Hiring Incentive!

  • Glendale, CA (19 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (19 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Three units in Early Childhood Education Infant and Toddler Development (Required for Infant and Toddler Teacher positions) AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred Transcripts will be required...

Child Care Infant and Toddler Teacher - Downtown Los Angeles - South Figueroa Street

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Three units in Early Childhood Education Infant and Toddler Development (Required for Infant and Toddler Teacher positions) AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred Transcripts will be required...

Toddler Teacher

  • Torrance, CA (20 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Torrance, CA (20 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Curriculum, working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child....

Preschool Teacher- Infant/Toddler (On-site)

  • Carson, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Carson, CA (18 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago

At Kids & Company Child Development Center, we've created a program that puts those objectives front and center....

Center-Based Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher

  • Hawthorne, CA (19 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hawthorne, CA (19 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Required - Proof of completion of core ECE courses: 6 Infant Units, (ECE201 Child Development, ECE210 Early Childhood Education, and ECE211 Early Childhood Education Curriculum, ECE212 Child, Family...

Early Head Start Teacher

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 7 days ago

As an Early Head Start Teacher, youll be the heart of a program designed to empower infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with a nurturing, educational experience....

Childcare Infant and Toddler Teacher - Childtime, Villa Real Dr

  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units....

Early Childhood Educator II or III

  • Ontario, CA (21 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Ontario, CA (21 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Must possess and maintain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit. Must meet ongoing educational requirements to qualify for child development permit/CDA requirements....

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Whittier, CA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Whittier, 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 Whittier, 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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