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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Child Development Teacher

  • Inglewood, CA (19 miles from Whittier, CA)
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  • Inglewood, CA (19 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • moments ago

Must also Possess California Child Development Permit....

Pre-School Teacher

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 5 hours 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 (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 12 hours 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 (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 12 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 12 hours 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

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

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

Infant/Toddler Teacher (Substitute)

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

Preschool Teachers and Aides

  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Orange, CA (17 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 3 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....

SDC Teacher - Pre-School Moderate to Severe (Extended School Year)

  • Azusa, CA (11 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Azusa, CA (11 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Azusa Unified See attachment on original job posting This position requires an Education Specialist Credential: Moderate to Severe. The candidate must have an English Language Learner...

Preschool Teacher - Mild/Mod (Extended School Year)

  • Azusa, CA (11 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Azusa, CA (11 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago

For more information about this position, go to the pdf file here - Early Childhood Education -ESY-...48.pdf...

Preschool Teacher - $1000 Hiring Bonus!

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

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

Full Time Preschool Teachers (12 ECE Units) & Assistants (6 ECE Units)

  • Tustin, CA (21 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Tustin, CA (21 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 4 days ago

We offer tuition reimbursement for Early Childhood Education classes, bonuses for referrals, health insurance, free career counseling, and training....

Substitute Preschool Teacher I

  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA (12 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 7 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 (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Irvine, CA (23 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 8 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...

Daycare Toddler Teacher - Everbrook Academy, W Baseline

  • Claremont, CA (19 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Claremont, CA (19 miles from Whittier, CA)
  • 9 days ago

Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units....

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Salary for Preschool Teacher Jobs in Whittier, CA

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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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