Lead ECSE Teacher - Inclusive, Multisensory Classroom

Mission Edge; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Includ(Ed) seeks an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to lead a developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned program across inclusive classrooms in San Diego. You will design curricula with differentiation to meet diverse learning needs and collaborate with speech, occupational, and physical therapists, as well as families, to support each child’s growth.

You will foster a literacy-rich and language-rich environment, emphasizing early literacy, print concepts, vocabulary, and emergent

Qualifications

• Must hold a special education credential OR a Master’s in Special Education (or related field).
• Lead teacher and Ed specialist for one of our 4 classrooms, creating developmentally appropriate curricula with differentiated instruction for diverse needs.
• Collaborate with therapy teams and families, advocate for students, and track progress.

Responsibilities

• Create a literacy-rich classroom environment that fosters early reading, writing, and language development.
• Design and implement developmentally appropriate, child-centered curricula focused on: Early literacy and phonological awareness, Print concepts and letter recognition, Vocabulary and oral language development, Emergent writing and storytelling, Inclusive academic readiness, and Social Emotional Learning.
• Differentiate instruction and integrate therapeutic supports into classroom practice in collaboration with specialists.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

Therapist collaboration

Inclusive classroom

Education

Special education credential

Master's in Special Education

Job description

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Department: Managed Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: San Diego, CA

Compensation: $68,000 - $95,000 / year

Description

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Location: Various Locations Throughout San Diego

Includ(Ed) Campuses

• Pacific Beach Campus: 4761 Cass Street, San Diego, CA 92109
• Point Loma Campus: 3598 Talbot St, San Diego, CA 92106

Salary: $68,000-$95,000 (Depending on Experience)Status: Full Time, 40 hours per week

We are currently seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and neuro-affirming Full-Time Teacher to join our team. MUST hold a special education credential OR a Master's in Special Education (or related field). Serve as lead teacher and Ed specialist for one of our 4 classrooms, creating developmentally appropriate curricula with differentiated instruction for diverse needs. You'll collaborate with therapy teams and families, advocate for your students, and track their progress.

Our Mission and Vision:

At Includ(Ed), Our philosophy is simple: all children deserve access to community, care, and education. We are on a mission to increase access to quality, inclusive early childhood education and childcare one classroom at a time.

Includ(Ed) provides early intervention-focused, full-time, inclusive preschool where all are welcome. Collectively, our staff provides the support, care, and education that enable typically-developing children and children with disabilities to learn, play, and thrive together.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Early Childhood Special Education Teacher to lead. This educator will be responsible for designing and implementing a developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned program, while ensuring full access for students with diverse learning needs.

The teacher will create a literacy-rich and language-rich classroom environment and deliver instruction. Instruction should integrate play-based, inquiry-driven, and multisensory learning approaches appropriate for young children.

The educator will ensure students build strong foundations in early literacy, phonological awareness, print concepts, letter-sound knowledge, vocabulary, oral language development, emergent writing, early mathematics, scientific exploration, and social-emotional learning, while maintaining a joyful and inclusive classroom culture.

The ideal candidate will have experience in inclusive classrooms and demonstrated expertise in differentiated instruction.

This role requires close collaboration with our speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and families to integrate therapeutic supports into classroom instruction and ensure that every child can fully access both the academic and social components.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a literacy-rich classroom environment that fosters early reading, writing, and language development
• Design and implement developmentally appropriate, child-centered curricula focused on: Early literacy and phonological awareness, Print concepts and letter recognition, Vocabulary and oral language development, Emergent writing and storytelling, Inclusive academic readiness, and Social Emotional Learning
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