Top 135 Lead teacher Jobs in Oceanside Ca

Preschool Lead Teacher
Dot To Dot —San Diego, CA
- $30 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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K-8 Teacher / Classroom Manager - Vista USD, CA - $22-40/hr - Open Schedule Afterschool
Kodely —Vista, CA
- $22 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Clean driving record
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Early Childhood Educator - Hiring Now
Zen Educate US —Encinitas, CA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- 401(k)
- Paid sick time
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Early Childhood Educator - Hiring Now
Zen Educate US —Escondido, CA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Background check
- Classroom
- Spanish
- 401(k)
- Paid sick time
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Substitute Preschool Teacher - Hiring Now
Zen Educate US —Escondido, CA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Background check
- Classroom
- Spanish
- 401(k)
- Paid sick time
13d
Substitute Preschool Teacher - Hiring Now
Zen Educate US —Encinitas, CA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Background check
- School experience
- Spanish
- 401(k)
- Paid sick time
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Paraprofessional
Scoot Education —Carlsbad, CA
- $26 an hour
- Temporary
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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Lead Pre-K Teacher
The Learning Experience - Vista —Vista, CA
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Toddler/Preschool Montessori Teacher
Garfield Montessori School —Escondido, CA
- $25 - $33 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Lead Teacher EHS (Laurel Tree)
MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee) —Carlsbad, CA
- $24.17 - $36.33 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Serving
- Spanish
- Paid training
Preschool Center Lead Teacher - Everbrook Academy, Rancho Santa Fe Rd.
Everbrook Academy —Carlsbad, CA
- $21.51 - $23.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Success Coach - Southern California - Fixed Term
Great Minds —Carlsbad, CA
- $82,000 - $93,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Customer service
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Lower School Physical Education Teacher
The Rhoades School —Encinitas, CA
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- English
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Lead Teacher EHS (North Coast)
MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee) —Oceanside, CA
- $24.17 - $36.33 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Serving
- Spanish
- Paid training
6d
Pre-School Lead Teacher
Children's Paradise Inc —Vista, CA
- $25 - $26 an hour
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Daycare Center Lead Teacher - Childtime, Via Rancho Rd
Childtime Learning Centers —Oceanside, CA
- $21.51 - $23.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Daycare Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher - Everbrook Academy, Rancho Santa Fe Rd.
Everbrook Academy —Carlsbad, CA
- $21.51 - $23.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Lead Teacher - Head Start (Gosnell)
MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee) —San Marcos, CA
- $26.58 - $36.33 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid training
PreK Teacher
El Camino Preschool —Oceanside, CA
- $19.50 - $23.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Lead Teacher EHS (Linda Vista)
MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee) —San Marcos, CA
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Serving
- Spanish
- Paid training

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Preschool Lead Teacher

Dot To Dot -
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$30 - $32 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount

Qualifications

School experience
Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Employee relationship building
Bachelor's degree
Teaching experience with young children
Associate's degree
Classroom Teaching
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Reggio-Inspired Preschool Lead Teacher

Rancho Bernardo (92128) & Carmel Valley (92130)

$30–$32/hour DOE + Benefits + Paid Planning + Mentorship *Compensation is based on experience and years in the early childhood education field.

Looking for a Preschool That Feels Different?

Do you believe childhood deserves wonder?

Are you looking for a school where relationships matter, leadership is supportive, classrooms are beautiful, and educators are respected, mentored, and encouraged to grow?

At Dot To Dot, we are building something meaningful.

We are a Reggio-inspired, inquiry-based preschool serving children ages 18 months–5 years old in San Diego, and we are thoughtfully growing our team for the upcoming school year.

We believe children deserve to feel deeply seen, emotionally safe, respected, and inspired.

We believe classrooms should feel calm, beautiful, and alive with curiosity.

And we believe educators are among the most important influences in a child’s life.

This is meaningful work.

Work rooted in relationships.

Wonder.

Emotional intelligence.

Growth.

And deep care.

If you are passionate about child development and looking for a school community where you will be trusted, supported, coached, and challenged to grow—we would love to meet you.

Why Educators Love Dot to Dot

✓ Small class sizes & supportive ratios

✓ Paid planning & collaboration time

✓ Weekly coaching & mentorship

✓ Strong leadership support

✓ Beautiful, intentional classrooms

✓ Ongoing professional development

✓ Team culture rooted in kindness, growth & wellbeing

✓ Health, dental & vision benefits

✓ 401(k) matching

✓ Paid time off

✓ Opportunities for growth & leadership

This May Be A Great Fit If You Are…

Warm, relational, and deeply caring
Calm and emotionally grounded with children
Curious and open to learning
Reflective and coachable
Passionate about child development
Team-oriented and dependable
Excited by inquiry, creativity, and children’s ideas
Looking for meaningful work—not just another job

About the Role

As a Lead Teacher, you will:

Create nurturing, emotionally safe classroom environments
Facilitate inquiry-based and emergent curriculum inspired by children’s interests
Observe, document, and make children’s learning visible
Build strong relationships with children and families
Support social-emotional development through co-regulation and connection
Collaborate closely with educators, specialists, and pedagogical leadership
Participate in planning, reflection, and ongoing growth

Qualifications

Required

Minimum 12 ECE Units required by California licensing
Preschool teaching experience
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to work in person in San Diego

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in ECE, Child Development, Psychology, Education, or related field
Experience with Reggio Emilia, inquiry-based, emergent curriculum, or project-based learning
Experience documenting children’s learning
Classroom leadership experience

Compensation & Benefits

$30–$32/hour DOE

Benefits include:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off
Employee Discount
Ongoing Coaching & Professional Development

Application Question

Please answer the following:

Tell us about a meaningful moment working with children that impacted you deeply. What happened, and what did it teach you about yourself as an educator?

We are building something meaningful and are excited to meet educators who care deeply about children and want to continue growing in their craft.

Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Do you have 12 Early Childhood Education Units?
How many years of experience do you have working as an educator/teacher in a preschool setting?

Education:

Associate (Required)

Work Location: In person

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lead teacher jobs in oceanside ca

Preschool Lead Teacher

K-8 Teacher / Classroom Manager - Vista USD, CA - $22-40/hr - Open Schedule Afterschool

Early Childhood Educator - Hiring Now

Early Childhood Educator - Hiring Now

Substitute Preschool Teacher - Hiring Now

Substitute Preschool Teacher - Hiring Now

Paraprofessional

Lead Pre-K Teacher

Lead Toddler/Preschool Montessori Teacher

Lead Teacher EHS (Laurel Tree)

Preschool Center Lead Teacher - Everbrook Academy, Rancho Santa Fe Rd.

Success Coach - Southern California - Fixed Term

Lower School Physical Education Teacher

Lead Teacher EHS (North Coast)

Pre-School Lead Teacher

Daycare Center Lead Teacher - Childtime, Via Rancho Rd

Daycare Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher - Everbrook Academy, Rancho Santa Fe Rd.

Lead Teacher - Head Start (Gosnell)

PreK Teacher

Lead Teacher EHS (Linda Vista)

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