Preschool Teacher Jobs in San Marcos, 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 - 6:1 Ratio - Small Classroom Size GUARANTEED

  • Encinitas, CA (12 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Encinitas, CA (12 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 3 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....

Early Childhood Educator Aide

  • Encinitas, CA (12 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Encinitas, CA (12 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Ability to follow regulations, policies and procedures of the California Department of Education, Funding Terms and Conditions (Title 5), Child Development Division, the Department of Social Services...

Preschool Teacher Floater (Fully Qualified)

  • San Marcos, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Marcos, CA
  • 7 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Twelve [12] or more Semester Units from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is required....

Preschool Teacher Infants

  • San Marcos, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Marcos, CA
  • 14 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Twelve [12] or more Semester Units from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is required....

Preschool Teacher

  • Santee, CA (23 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Santee, CA (23 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 17 days ago

Childhood Education (ECE) Units Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for Community Care Licensing is a condition of employment) Experience teaching in a preschool classroom Positive professional...

Preschool Teacher

  • San Marcos, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • San Marcos, CA
  • 18 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....

Toddler Teacher

  • Temecula, CA (21 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Temecula, CA (21 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Twelve [12] or more Semester Units from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is required....

Preschool Teacher Toddlers (Fully Qualified)

  • Carlsbad, CA (7 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 19 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA (7 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 19 days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Twelve [12] or more Semester Units from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is required....

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher - PreSchool at Ramona Elementary School

  • Ramona, CA (21 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Ramona, CA (21 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 23 days ago

Ramona Unified School District See attachment on original job posting Minimum Qualifications: Valid California - Education Specialist Credential (Early Childhood Special Education) or Specialist...

Preschool Teacher for the 2025 - 2026 School Year

  • Escondido, CA (11 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Escondido, CA (11 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Must possess a California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit (12 ECE units) or higher Fingerprint and CMG Background Clearance, CPR and First Aid, and cleared TB test to work in a Licensed Child...

Experienced Preschool Teacher

  • Oceanside, CA (12 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Oceanside, CA (12 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

We seek a passionate, dedicated, Experienced Preschool Teacher to join our team....

Preschool Teacher

  • San Marcos, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Marcos, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Minimum Qualifications: Twelve [12] or more Semester Units from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is required....

Infant / Toddler Teacher

  • Encinitas, CA (12 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Encinitas, CA (12 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Development, including the core courses of Growth & Development, Child, Family & Community, Curriculum, and Principles and Practices (Required) Three units in Early Childhood Education Infant and Toddler...

Infant / Toddler/ Preschool Teacher - Full Time: Encinitas

  • Encinitas, CA (12 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Encinitas, CA (12 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Ability to provide leadership and stability to the program Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles Qualifications 12 CORE units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) required, AA or...

Preschool Teacher - Encinitas

  • Encinitas, CA (12 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Encinitas, CA (12 miles from San Marcos, CA)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview Preschool Teacher The Preschool teacher will assist in the supervision of children ages 3-5 years of age, plan and implement activities for participants....

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in San Marcos, CA

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Highest Education Level

Preschool Teachers in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos, 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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