Top 435 Child care Jobs in San Diego, 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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Teacher Infant/Toddler
Poway Hilltop Preschool —Poway, CA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Youth Leader (PM Shift) - PrimeTime
Harmonium Inc. —San Diego, CA
- $20.60 - $26.78 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- 403(b) matching
- 403(b)
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Preschool Teacher
Carmel Mountain Preschool —San Diego, CA
- $20 - $23 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- School experience
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Youth Program Leader - Allied Gardens Area
arc After School and Experiential Education —San Diego, CA
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
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Flexible Preschool Jobs - San Diego
ChildCare Careers —San Diego, CA
- $18 - $24 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Preschool
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Child Watch Attendant - Mission Valley
YMCA of San Diego County —San Diego, CA
- $17.75 - $20.41 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Children
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Babysitter
LA Fitness —National City, CA
- From $16.90 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Gym membership
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Child Watch Attendant - Point Loma
YMCA of San Diego County —San Diego, CA
- $17.75 - $20.41 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Children
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Child Development Teacher-Gluck Child Care
Scripps Health —San Diego, CA
- $25.00 - $29.29 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- Opportunities for advancement
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Early Childhood Educator - Hiring Now
Zen Educate US —La Mesa, CA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- 401(k)
- Paid sick time
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Extended Learning Instructor (19 hours/week, after school)
Urban Discovery Academy (K-8 Charter School) —San Diego, CA
- $18.50 - $25.00 an hour
- Extended hours
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
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After School Program Assistant (Special Education)
Scoot Education —Poway, CA
- $16.90 - $28.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid training
- 401(k)
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Assistant Site Director - PrimeTime (PT)
Harmonium Inc. —San Diego, CA
- $22.66 - $29.46 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- 403(b) matching
- 403(b)
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Infant & Toddler Early Childhood Educator
Sorrento Valley KinderCare —San Diego, CA
- $18.20 - $21.30 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Childcare
- Teaching Certification
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Preschool Teacher - Lead
My Room to Grow Preschool —Poway, CA
- $22 - $24 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Preschool
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Preschool Center Lead Teacher (6216)
The Children's Courtyard —Santee, CA
- $21.07 - $21.89 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Childcare
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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[Urgently Hiring] Afterschool Program Leader
arc After School and Experiential Education —San Diego, CA
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Spanish
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Daycare Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher (255)
Childtime Learning Centers —Chula Vista, CA
- $19.56 - $20.32 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Childcare
- Classroom experience
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Preschool Center Lead Teacher (255)
Childtime Learning Centers —Chula Vista, CA
- $19.56 - $20.32 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Preschool
- Classroom experience
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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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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child care jobs in san diego, ca

Preschool Lead Teacher

Teacher Infant/Toddler

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Child Watch Attendant - Point Loma

Child Development Teacher-Gluck Child Care

Early Childhood Educator - Hiring Now

Extended Learning Instructor (19 hours/week, after school)

After School Program Assistant (Special Education)

Assistant Site Director - PrimeTime (PT)

Infant & Toddler Early Childhood Educator

Preschool Teacher - Lead

Preschool Center Lead Teacher (6216)

[Urgently Hiring] Afterschool Program Leader

Daycare Lead Infant and Toddler Teacher (255)

Preschool Center Lead Teacher (255)

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