Preschool Teacher Jobs in Baldwin Park, 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

  • Ontario, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Ontario, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Preschool Teacher B - PG C-11, $27.39 Bachelor's degree or higher in o Early childhood education or child development; or o Any field and coursework equivalent2 to a major relating to early childhood...

Infant/Toddler Teacher

  • Ontario, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Ontario, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 19 hours ago

Infant/Toddler Teacher A - PG C-8, $24.35 Associate's degree or higher in o Early childhood education or child development WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on...

Toddler Teacher

  • Inglewood, CA (24 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Inglewood, CA (24 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 1 day 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...

Early Childhood Teacher Open To All Qualified Applicants Inside El Rancho Unified School District Only

  • Pico Rivera, CA (10 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Pico Rivera, CA (10 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Requirements / Qualifications Must possess the appropriate California Child Development Teaching Permit....

Early Head Start Teacher

  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (18 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 3 days ago

If you have experience in early childhood education, a love for little learners, and a desire to make a lasting impactwe'd love to meet you....

Sdc Teacher - Early Childhood - Temporary Contract

  • Lynwood, CA (17 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lynwood, CA (17 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Lynwood Unified School District See attachment on original job posting POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED *BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Directly responsible to the principal of the school assigned....

Preschool Teacher

  • Buena Park, CA (17 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (17 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 8 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...

Head Start Teacher

  • Hollywood, CA (20 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Hollywood, CA (20 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Child Development employees must be able to perform t he following physical activities : Observe, see, hear, and respond to children’s needs, emergencies and conflicts that may occur in the child development...

Preschool Teacher Part-Time 3.75 hours per day (ECE)

  • Paramount, CA (17 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Paramount, CA (17 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Preschool Teacher Part-Time 3.75 hours per day (ECE) About the Employer Welcome to Paramount Unified School District....

Education Specialist PRESCHOOL Teacher Mild/Moderate

  • Covina, CA (3 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Covina, CA (3 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Job Summary Job Summary Provides an educational program for students with special needs in the areas of cognition, receptive and expressive language, fine and gross motor, and self-help skills who...

Early Childhood Educator-Substitute

  • Glendale, CA (19 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Glendale, CA (19 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 8 days ago

Early childhood education standards (e.g., NAEYC Program Accreditation Standards, Early Head Start/Head Start Performance Standards, and Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC) Six Essential Policies...

Substitute Preschool Teacher (Early Learning Educator I or II)

  • Buena Park, CA (17 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Buena Park, CA (17 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Child Development Teacher Permit with twenty-four units ECE/CD (Early Childhood Education/Child Development), including core courses, plus sixteen GE (General Education) units and one year experience...

Special Day Class (SDC)/ Severely Handicapped (SH) Pre-K Teacher - Various Sites - VN #44 (2025-26 SY)

  • Pomona, CA (11 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 11 days ago
  • Pomona, CA (11 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 11 days ago

Credential Copy (Early Childhood Education Specialist Credential) Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters of recommendation (must be dated within the past 3 years); One must be from a recent immediate...

Certificated Substitute Teacher - Preschool 25-26 School Year

  • Norwalk, CA (14 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 21 days ago
  • Norwalk, CA (14 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 21 days ago

Test Vaccination Record: MMR & TDAP Health Screening Report CPR/First Aide Must be eligible to obtain a valid CA Child Development Permit if you do not have one already....

Daycare Infant and Toddler Teacher - Everbrook Academy, W Baseline

  • Claremont, CA (14 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Claremont, CA (14 miles from Baldwin Park, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units....

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Baldwin Park, CA

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in Baldwin Park, 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 Baldwin Park, 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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