Early Childhood Education Pool

Young World Physical Education; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 44,268 - 76,314; Full time

Job summary

A large educational institution in San Diego is seeking qualified candidates for Early Childhood Education positions for the 2026-2027 school year. Candidates must hold a valid Early Childhood Education permit and are expected to engage with young students in a learning environment. This role involves teaching in Universal Transitional Kindergarten or preschool settings. Full-time positions offer a competitive salary ranging from $44,268 to $76,314 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Childhood Education will be preferred.
• Applicants need to hold a valid California or out-of-state ECE Permit.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a Universal Transitional Kindergarten or pre-school environment.
• Contribute to the educational development of students.

Skills

Child Development Teacher Permit

Child Development Master Teacher Permit

Child Development Site Supervisor Permit

Child Development Program Director Permit

Education

Valid California or out-of-state Early Childhood Education Permits

Job description

Early Childhood Education Pool

Job Details

Job ID: 5515236

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Feb 01, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

This Early Childhood Education (ECE) Pool is for assignments for the 2026-2027 school year and for substitute positions. If you are currently in the 2025-2026 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Pool, you must submit a completed application to be considered for a position in the 2026-2027 school year.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for educators who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

This Early Childhood Education Pool is for assignments for the 2026-2027 school year and for substitute positions.

The San Diego Unified School District accepts applications for Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers on a continuous basis for regular full-time and part-time assignments. The Early Childhood Education Teacher Pool is for individuals who hold an ECE permit and want to teach in a Universal Transitional Kindergarten or pre-school environment. This is a continuous recruitment which will be used to establish an ongoing eligibility list for elementary and K-8 schools.

Not sure what documents qualify you for this position? Click here to view other documents that qualify a candidate for this pool.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Credential Requirements:

Applicants need to hold one of the following valid California or out-of-state Early Childhood Education Permits.

• Child Development Teacher Permit
• Child Development Master Teacher Permit
• Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
• Child Development Program Director Permit

If you have not applied for a California teaching credential, you must hold a Certificate of Clearance prior to applying for your Early Childhood Education Permits. Visit the CCTC website for more information.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following. Your online application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.

• Online employment application
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Copy of a valid ECE teaching credential
• Contact information for three professional references must be listed under the 'References' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. We will contact your professional references during the application screening process. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference section.
• Contact information for all previous places of employment must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application (Assembly Bill 2534). As of January 1, 2025, in accordance with Education Code section 44939.5 (as amended by California AB 2534) applicants for certificated positions are required by law to provide a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school and/or state special school with which you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of service.

Required documents must be attached to the online employment application to be considered. All application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process. Please complete the online application to include all current and previous paid work history and education. Indicate on the application if you have unpaid volunteer or internship experience. The length of time you worked in each position or assignment must be clearly shown. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application. Providing incomplete responses or answering "See Resume" or "See Application" may automatically disqualify your application from further consideration.

Examination Process

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The examination process will consist of an application screening based on the candidate's education, work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Professional references will be contacted for candidates who are selected to proceed in the examination process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Candidates selected to proceed in the examination process will be invited to an interview. Applicants who pass the examination process will be placed on an eligible list for a period of one school year. The eligible list will be used to fill vacancies at various school sites.

Click here to see a guide to our eligibility lists.

Due to the high volume of applications received, Human Resources will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigation/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you have questions about your application, please email [e-mail].

San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age, ancestry, color, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, immigration status, marital or parental status, medical condition, nationality, national origin, actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance Officer Eric Rico: [phone], [e-mail] /Title IX Coordinator Anna Ward: [phone], [e-mail] /504 CoordinatorEri Nall: [phone], [e-mail]

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary: $44,268 to $76,314 Per Year

Job Categories:

• Career and Technical Education > Child Care Education
• Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• HR Department
• Email: [e-mail]