Lead Teacher/ Assistant teacher
Company: Kiddie Academy of Orange County
Location: Tustin
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job description One of the
leading child care centers in Orange County is looking to add new
dedicated team members seeking long term and stable jobs with
excellent opportunities for growth in the educational field. Our
Orange County locations are currently seeking: Qualified Preschool
Teachers, Infant/Toddler teachers, Teacher Assistants. The ideal
candidate will have 12 ECE qualified units . Will consider any
applicant who has some ECE classes and is willing to enroll in
additional classes to complete qualification. We are willing to
help our employees get qualified by enrolling them in the required
ECE units.Infant/toddler teachers will have 3 units in infant
toddler. For assistant teachers, no ECE classes are required.
However, we are seeking someone with willingness to take the
required ECE courses and are willing to help in the process. We are
willing to train any candidate that does not have experience but
otherwise is a good fit. Benefits: Holiday Pay - 10 days per year
Vacation Time Health Insurance including vision Tuition Discounts
for employee children Responsibilities: Daily planning, management
and supervision of the classroom and children. Generally, is
assisted in the classroom by another qualified teacher or an
assistant teacher. Responsible for ensuring that all parents,
children and classroom staff concerns are appropriately addressed.
Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of
classroom are appropriately maintained. Counsels children when
social, academic, or adjustment problems arise. Prepares and
implements classroom lesson plans, program, and schedule. Develops,
plans, and prepares instructional aids / materials for classroom
activities. Assists children with meal times and clean-up. Ensures
that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working
condition and are used and maintained properly. Physically arranges
the classroom into well-defined interest areas. Directs activities
of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom
functions in an orderly manner. Communicates appropriate
information to parents. Completes all academy and classroom
paperwork: for example, daily notes, student accident reports,
attendance reports, daily feeding/sleeping charts. Maintains family
information board and other classroom bulletin boards. Must meet
state requirements for position including but not limited to a
medical exam/physical and have a clear background check to qualify
for employment. In addition, candidates must be able to lift no
less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to
at least waist high. Please be prepared to send your transcripts to
verify your ECE classes. Pay depends on education and experience in
a childcare center as well as front office experience in a
childcare setting. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per
hour Schedule: 8 hour shift Work Location: In person
Keywords: Kiddie Academy of Orange County, Oceanside , Lead Teacher/ Assistant teacher, Education / Teaching , Tustin, California
