2026-2027 School Year - Early Childhood Education Teacher

Palmdale School District • Palmdale, CA

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About The Position

Palmdale School District is accepting applications for its 2026–2027 school-year applicant pool for an Early Childhood Education Teacher. The role requires a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher and qualifying early childhood education credentials and education. Applicants must have knowledge of infant and toddler growth and development for Early Head Start (EHS), and the ability to work with an ethnically diverse population. Spanish-English bilingual ability and two years of direct experience teaching young children at the preschool level are desired but not required.

Applicants must have use of an automobile with adequate insurance, a valid California driver’s license, and an acceptable driving record documented by DMV records. A First Aid and CPR certificate must be held upon hire or obtained within 10 days of employment. Applications are accepted online only, and applicants must submit transcripts, credential and certification copies, a driver’s license copy, a cover letter, a resume, and three signed letters of recommendation dated within the last year, including one from a supervisor. The district accepts all years of verifiable teaching experience. Applications may be reviewed before the posting deadline, and the posting may close early.

Requirements

• Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.
• A bachelor's or advanced degree in early childhood education; alternatively, a bachelor's or advanced degree with an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, together with experience teaching preschool-age children. The posting also lists a baccalaureate degree in Early Childhood Special Education as a qualifying pathway.
• Knowledge of infant/toddler growth and development for EHS.
• Ability to work with an ethnically diverse population.
• Use of an automobile with adequate insurance.
• Valid California driver's license and an acceptable driving record, substantiated by a copy of DMV records.
• First Aid and CPR certificate upon hire or within 10 days of employment.
• Submit a copy of transcripts for all college-level coursework, CPR/First Aid certification, Child Development Permit or higher, driver's license, cover letter, resume, and three signed letters of recommendation dated within the last year, including one from a supervisor.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English ability is desired but not required.
• Two years of direct experience with young children as a preschool teacher is desired but not required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level