A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
State Preschool/Head Start Teacher for 2026-2027 School Year at Lodi Unified Print Application Deadline 10/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/18/2026 Contact Emily Smith Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $29.67 - $38.61 Hourly Rate Length of Work Year 2026-2027
Employment Type Full Time, Part Time Hours:
6 Hours Per Day for
State Preschool Teacher Hours:
8 Hours Per Day for Head Start Preschool Teacher Job Description /
Essential Elements:
Print Supervises and instructs preschool children. Plans and implements home visits including students and parents.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Supervises and instructs preschool children. Plans and implements home visits including students and parents. The following MUST be attached to application on or before the deadline: Edjoin Application Resume Two Recent Letters of Recommendation from Supervisors Copy of Site Supervisor Permit Copy of Transcripts
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
AA Degree which includes: 24 ECE/CD units with core courses•, plus 6 administration units plus 2 adult supervision units. A current and valid Site Supervisor Permit is required. A current and valid 8 hour Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or by an EMSA approved training program and proof of completion of an 8-hour Preventative Health and Safety course from an EMSA approved training program is required and must be provided at the time of employment. The successful applicant may be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Supervises and instructs preschool children. Plans and implements home visits including students and parents. The following MUST be attached to application on or before the deadline: Edjoin Application Resume Two Recent Letters of Recommendation from Supervisors Copy of Site Supervisor Permit Copy of Transcripts
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
AA Degree which includes: 24 ECE/CD units with core courses•, plus 6 administration units plus 2 adult supervision units. A current and valid Site Supervisor Permit is required. A current and valid 8 hour Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification issued by the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or by an EMSA approved training program and proof of completion of an 8-hour Preventative Health and Safety course from an EMSA approved training program is required and must be provided at the time of employment. The successful applicant may be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination. Comments and Other Information The application process is paperless, we will not accept paper applications for this position. Letter of interest, resume, copy of credential or letter from the university verifying date of credential program completion, and letters of recommendation also need to be submitted online as attachments. Please do not e-mail any of these items to the Personnel Department.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or gender or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation. Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace. Comments and Other Information The application process is paperless, we will not accept paper applications for this position. Letter of interest, resume, copy of credential or letter from the university verifying date of credential program completion, and letters of recommendation also need to be submitted online as attachments. Please do not e-mail any of these items to the Personnel Department.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or gender or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation. Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace. Links Related To This Job Preschool Salary Schedule View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
