Top 243 Environmental educator Jobs in California

Early Childhood Educator
Glendale Community College —Glendale, CA
- $4,031.25 - $5,145.01 a month
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Serving
- CPR Certification
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
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Mentor Lead for Reggio Inspired Preschool
Little Sunshine House CDC Long Beach —Los Alamitos, CA
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EC Aide - $21/hr
Easter Seals Southern California, Inc. —Ventura, CA
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- Classroom
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Hayutin & Associates Inc —Los Angeles, CA
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Talentnook Inc. —Pacifica, CA
- $25 - $30 an hour
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- Flexible schedule
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Marine Science Educator
Greater Farallones Association —San Francisco, CA
- $28 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
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Outdoor Education/Recreation Facilitator (Part Time)
Positive Adventures, LLC —Los Angeles, CA
- $125 - $250 a day
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Up to 50% travel
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
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Preschool Teacher - Bilingual Spanish Required
Easter Seals Southern California, Inc. —Encinitas, CA
- $22 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
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Easter Seals Southern California, Inc. —San Marcos, CA
- $22 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
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Lydian Academy —Palo Alto, CA
- $33 - $44 an hour
- Part-time
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- Anatomy knowledge
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Infant and Toddler Teacher - Bilingual Spanish Required
Easter Seals Southern California, Inc. —Encinitas, CA
- $22 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
OMS Volunteer
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CULTURAL ARTS EDUCATION ASSISTANT
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Science Teaching Opportunities
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Early Childhood Educator

Glendale Community College -
Glendale, CA

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Job Details

$4,031.25 - $5,145.01 a month

Benefits

Wellness program
457(b)
AD&D insurance
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Observation-based student assessment
Safe work practices
Student supervision
Serving
Emotional support for children
Behavioral observation
Hygiene practices (early childhood general education)
Computer operation
CPR Certification
Word processing
Safety regulations
Spreadsheets
Student record keeping
In-person customer service
Filing
Employee relationship building
Care documentation
English
Cleaning kitchen areas
Documentation tools
First Aid Certification
Classroom organization for children
Curriculum implementation
Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds
Child safety supervision
Working with students
Teaching assessments
Behavioral developmental assessment
Child assessment
Lesson planning

Full Job Description

Description

Definition

Under general supervision, performs specialized early childhood education and student support duties by providing for the care and education of young children (aged 6-months through preschool) and assisting with the training of students in a child development facility/laboratory setting; assesses assigned children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development using various established assessment tools; delivers curriculum covering all areas of child development, including social, emotional, cognitive, physical, literacy, and language; performs daily care routines with children; serves simple nutritional meals and designated snacks; prepares and provides input on safe, effective, and supportive environments for learning; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervision

Works under the direct supervision of the department manager and may also receive work direction from appropriate child development faculty.

Does not directly or indirectly supervise other employees but may provide work direction to lower-level employees, temporary employees, student workers, and/or volunteers.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties and responsibilities are typical of those performed in this classification.

Performs specialized early childhood education and support duties by providing for the care and education of young children (aged 6-months through preschool) and assisting with the training of students in a child development facility/laboratory setting.

Assesses assigned children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development using various established assessment tools; uses assessment results to guide curriculum planning and identify health or developmental factors related to a child's learning or development.

Delivers curriculum covering all areas of child development, including social, emotional, cognitive, physical, literacy, and language; creates portfolios for children to document each child’s growth and development, including anecdotal notes, photos, videos, and work samples.

Performs required daily care routines with children (e.g., diapering, grooming, feeding, and toileting).

Serves simple nutritional meals and designated snacks to children; monitors children’s consumption of meals, ensuring their participation in setting and cleaning up for each meal; documents meal counts in accordance with federal food and nutrition guidelines.

Prepares and provides input on safe, effective, and supportive environments for learning by setting up and supervising children’s interest centers and exhibits of children’s work in accordance with applicable process quality standard assessment tools.

Interacts with children in a developmentally appropriate manner, acknowledging children’s emotions, and redirecting challenging behaviors in accordance with applicable assessment tools to promote a positive climate in the classroom.

Assists with the training of students assigned to the child development facility/laboratory by applying appropriate educator behavior and teaching strategies and by reviewing and evaluating student-prepared lesson plans based on faculty prepared rubrics; monitors and records student hours.

Maintains departmental areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition, including sanitizing and cleaning furniture, facilities, play equipment, etc. in classrooms, outdoor play areas, workrooms, and kitchens with safe and proper cleaning solutions in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.

Maintains required documentation and records including those related to home visits, attendance, and curriculum.

May provide work direction to lower-level employees, temporary employees, student workers, and/or volunteers.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The education, training, and experience qualifications are considered likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities to perform the above essential duties.

Education and Experience:

Completion of six (6) semester (or equivalent quarter) units from an accredited college or university in infant /toddler care; AND

Sixteen (16) hours from an accredited college, university, or approved program within the last two years of California Emergency Medical Services Authority approved training on preventive health practices. This training must have included:

Four (4) hours of pediatric first aid,

Four (4) hours of pediatric CPR/AED, and

Eight (8) hours of preventative health and safety practices approved by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority.

No work experience required.

Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:

Valid Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Current certificate in pediatric first aid and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association, or by a training program that has been approved by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority.

Preventive health practice training must be renewed every two (2) years by completing four (4) hours of pediatric first aid and four (4) hours of pediatric CPR from a California Emergency Medical Services Authority approved program.

Upon employment, must have received required immunizations as outlined in Health and Safety Code Section1596.7995.

Knowledge of:

Principles, theories, and practices of age-appropriate child development.

Various types of curricula for early childhood education.

Child development learning, development, and behavioral assessment tools.

Developmentally appropriate methods for interacting with young children.

Principles and practices of classroom leadership as they apply to early childhood education.

Team-teaching methods for working with staff members, students, and families.

Daily care activities appropriate for young children.

Safe and proper methods to sanitize toys, furniture, facilities, and play equipment.

Laws, regulations, standards, and/or requirements applicable to areas of assignment.

Standard office practices or procedures.

Standard office software and modern office equipment.

Methods of filing information using alpha, numeric, and alphanumeric systems.

Correct use of the English language, including spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Principles and practices of customer service.

Ability to:

Interact and provide daily care for young children in a developmentally appropriate manner.

Interpret and apply child development and emergent curriculum theories and practices.

Interpret and utilize child development program assessment tools and results to assess learning environments and prepare curriculum conducive to learning.

Serve basic meals for young children.

Observe and document children’s growth and development.

Model positive behaviors for young children.

Redirect challenging behaviors from children.

Evaluate student work pertaining to child development.

Set up and maintain clean and safe program facilities.

Sanitize toys, furniture, facilities, and play equipment in a safe and proper manner.

Research, apply, and explain the laws, regulations, policies and/or procedures applicable to areas of assignment.

Operate a variety of office equipment including computers and printers/copiers.

Utilize standard office software (e.g., email, word processing, and spreadsheet software).

Maintain physical and electronic files and records.

Prioritize work and complete assignments accurately and within established deadlines.

Provide and obtain detailed information to/from others.

Provide customer service with a high level of sensitivity, tact and patience.

Exercise reasonable judgment in performing job duties.

Perform and prioritize multiple tasks.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others encountered in the course of work.

Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS:

The following physical and mental standards are identified as necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. However, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Mobility: frequent standing for long periods; frequent kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and walking; frequent reaching above and below desk level.

Dexterity: frequent fine manipulation sufficient to operate a computer keyboard; frequent grasping to write and take notes, and to handle small objects and individual papers.

Lifting/Carrying: frequent lifting/carrying of papers, files, equipment, and material weighing up to 25 pounds and children weighing up to 40 pounds; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Visual Requirements: frequent use of vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up and distance work.

Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and speaking in person and on the telephone; frequent presentations to groups.

Emotional/Psychological Factors: frequent contact with others, including extensive public contact and contact with children; occasional exposure to grief or traumatic events; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in indoor and outdoor classroom environment where the noise level may be loud.

Work includes exposure to variable weather conditions, including sun, wind, rain, and a range of temperatures outdoors.

Work may include the risk of exposure to childhood communicable diseases.

Additional Information

Salary

The Early Childhood Educator classification’s current salary range is R-22.

Starting salary is from Step 1: $4,031.25 to Step 3: $4,444.45 per month depending upon education and experience.

Salary range: Step 1: $4,031.25 to Step 6: $5,145.01 per month (plus longevity where applicable)

Internal applicants may be initially placed at a higher starting salary as outlined in the CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

For more information, please refer to the Classified Salary Schedule:

https://www.glendale.edu/about-gcc/human-resources/_documents/01_classified/classified-salary-schedule.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Benefits

Robust and comprehensive health and welfare package for eligible employees, which may include:

Medical, vision, and dental plans for employee and eligible dependent(s)
Basic life/AD&D insurance
Supplemental life/AD&D insurance
Various optional insurance plans (short term disability, accident, critical care, and hospital)
Flexible spending account
Defined-benefit retirement plan participation through CalPERS or CalSTRS
Optional 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (classified staff and administrators)
Paid District holidays
Wellness Program(health, nutrition, exercise activities and workshops)

Application Process
This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

Resume
Transcripts showing required coursework must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted only during the application process. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application.
Valid Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Current certification in pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association, or by a training program that has been approved by the CA Emergency Medical Services Authority.

Please note: All required documentation must be attached to the online application by the applicant. Additional documents not requested in the announcement will not be reviewed.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First review: July 17, 2026. Applications with incomplete information (i.e. statements such as "see resume") or missing documents will not be reviewed.

Position Funding

The district reserves the right to extend, withdraw, and/or reopen this position at any time.

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

GCCD values diversity and recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides meaningful role models for all students. Our hiring processes support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates.

Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws, GCC provides reasonable accommodation to all individuals throughout the recruitment process and during employment with the District.

To learn more about GCCD, please visit our website at glendale.edu

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Glendale Community College.

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