Early Childhood Education Teacher Positions
Join our team at YCOE and make a difference in the lives of our students and community!
Our Early Head Start, Head Start Preschool, and Home-Based programs serve low-income families throughout Yolo County—including Woodland, Davis, Esparto, West Sacramento, and Winters, and areas.
Take part in a rewarding, exciting field that allows you to build long-lasting relationships with children and parents.
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PROGRAMS
Interested in one working in one of the Early Childhood Education programs below? Explore our career listing on EdJoin to find opportunities in these programs.
Early Head Start
Serving children 0-3 years of age: Provides intensive, comprehensive child development, and family support services to low-income infants, toddlers, and their families.Head Start Preschool
Serving children 3-5 years of age: Helps children get ready to succeed in school and life through learning experiences tailored to their current needs and abilities.
Home-Based Program
Serving children 0-3 years of age: Provides help to children and their parents in their own homes by using parent-child interactions, daily routines, and household materials.
We offer a comprehensive interdisciplinary program designed to foster optimal growth and development in children aged 0-5, so they can reach their full potential. As an educator in our department, you can create your own classroom environment and watch young minds grow and develop over time!
ECE ASSOCIATE TEACHERS
Education Required:
- 12 ECE college units
- Targeted, job-related education with study in a job-related area
Experience Desired:
- Job-related experience working with children is desired.
Permit Required:
- Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.
ECE TEACHERS
Education Required:
- Community college and/or vocational school degree with study in a job-related area
- Completion of an AA degree
- Additional 6 units in infant/toddler development required for Early Head Start positions
Experience Required:
- Job-related experience working with children is required
Permit Required:
- Child Development Teacher Permit
Additional Requirements for all ECE positions:
- Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability
- First Aid and CPR certificate or obtain it within 90 days of employment
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
- Obtain Certificate of Clearance (COC) through CTC
- Tuberculosis Clearance
- COVID-19 Vaccine Verification
for more information on obtaining these qualifications.
Benefits
- Up to 244 Work Days (includes up to 6 pre-service and in-service days)
- Prep time is included for full-time employees
- Up to 15 days Paid Vacation Days
- $500 MA/MS Stipend
- Longevity Pay (2% of base salary)
- Contributions to your retirement
- Paid sick leave & health benefit contributions
Interested in an internship?
Interested in an internship?
Interested in an internship?
Are you currently enrolled in college with at least 9 units in ECE?
Check out YCOE’s paid internship opportunities to gain experience and jump-start your career in Child Development, all while you’re taking Early Childhood Education (ECE) courses in college.
Check out YCOE’s paid internship opportunities to gain experience and jump-start your career in Child Development, all while you’re taking Early Childhood Education (ECE) courses in college.
- Flexible work days and hours that may fit your schedule.
- Every intern is assigned to work alongside a mentor teacher.
- Get paid and earn experience toward your teacher permit (Child Development Teacher Permit or Child Development Associate Teacher Permit).
- You only need to work at least two workdays per week for 3 hours per day for 50 days.
FIND POSITIONS & APPLY
Are you interested in leveraging your talents to bring about lasting and meaningful change in educating our community? Apply to join us on our journey.
Steps to Apply
- Find an open position on EdJoin, the sole platform to submit your application. Doing so will ensure that your application goes through our selection process.
- Our Hiring Managers and Human Resources Department will thoroughly review your application and determine if you meet our requirements.
- If you meet our qualifications, we will contact you to schedule an interview.
Need help applying?
Our staff is here to help you find a place on our team.
Questions about a current job posting?
Please contact Iris Tapia-Ramirez
Confidential Administrative Secretary
Confidential Administrative Secretary
- YCOE Human Resources
- 1-530-668-3774 phone
- 1-530-668-3826 fax
- iris.tapia-ramirez@ycoe.org
- Mon-Fri, 8 am to 5 pm
Technical assistance with your application
Visit the EdJoin FAQs for quick answers. Otherwise, try contacting the EdJoin Job Seeker Help Desk
- 1-888-900-8945
- edjoinhelpdesk@sjcoe.net
WHAT IS THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT TEACHER PERMIT?
The California Child Development Teacher Permit (CDP) authorizes individuals to care for, instruct, and guide children in a child development program. This permit also allows the holder to oversee a CDP Associate Teacher, an Assistant, and an Aide. To become qualified for this permit, applicants must meet all the requirements outlined on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website.
For more information on Child Development Teacher Permit, visit the website page on Child Development Permits from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
WHAT IS THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE TEACHER PERMIT?
The California Child Development Associate Teacher Permit authorizes holders to look after, teach and guide children in a child development program. This permit also allows individuals to manage an assistant and an aide. To become eligible for this permit, applicants must fulfill either of the requirements options outlined on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website.
For more information on Child Development Teacher Permit, visit the website page on Child Development Permits from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
WHAT IS THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT TEACHER PERMIT?
For more information on Child Development Teacher Permit, visit the website page on Child Development Permits from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
HOW TO GET FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE FROM THE CA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE?
To obtain Fingerprint Clearance from the California Department of Justice (DOJ) requires submitting fingerprints to be reviewed by the DOJ, as well as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in order to receive credentials, certificates, permits, or waivers issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
For more information, read “Fingerprint Information” from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website.
HOW TO GET A CERTIFICATE OF CLEARANCE (COC)?
To obtain a Certificate of Clearance (COC), you must first go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing website. Once you are there, click on Educator Login. Then, log in to your profile on the Educator Login by entering your username and password.
If this is your first time using the site, after you click on Educator Login, you will need to click “Create Educator Account”, and continue following the instructions to apply for a COC. You must answer all Professional Fitness Questions and complete the Oath and Affidavit section before submitting payment and completing the process.
If this is your first time using the site, after you click on Educator Login, you will need to click “Create Educator Account”, and continue following the instructions to apply for a COC. You must answer all Professional Fitness Questions and complete the Oath and Affidavit section before submitting payment and completing the process.
