Entry Level Early Childhood Education Jobs
New grad early childhood education jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong practicum placement or internship can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Sports & Recreation, with employers like Spring Independent School District, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, and YMCA hiring at this level now.
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Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
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Belvidere Community Unit School District #100
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Belvidere, Illinois
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Early Childhood Intervention Teacher
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Napa Center Inc.
Early Childhood Intervention Teacher
Hawthorne, California
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Adjunct Lecturer or Adjunct Assistant Professor – Early Childhood
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City University of New York
Adjunct Lecturer or Adjunct Assistant Professor – Early Childhood
New York, New York
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Teacher, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) 4YR-(2026-2027 School Year)
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Spring Independent School District
Teacher, Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) 4YR-(2026-2027 School Year)
Houston, Texas
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Faculty - Early Childhood (Elkhart)
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Ivy Tech Community College
Faculty - Early Childhood (Elkhart)
Goshen, Indiana
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Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Belvidere Community Unit School District #100·Belvidere, Illinois
Job functions:
$44k/yr
Teaching Certification
Full Time
501-1,000 employees
Job Description
- Identifies student educational needs and abilities.
- Develops, modifies, and adapts lesson planning to meet the needs of each student.
- Plans multiple and varied forms of assessment.
- Encourages the use of a wide variety of learning materials and technologies when planning lessons.
- Makes plans which are consistent with district mission statements as well as district and state standards.
- Designs lesson plans which guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
- Designs well organized lessons with clearly stated objectives, appropriate activities, procedures, assignments and assessments.
- Maintains an organized, efficient learning environment.
- Develops, organizes, and prepares lessons; has materials ready; gives clear directions.
- Uses a variety of instructional tools relevant to lesson plans.
- Plans appropriate room arrangements.
- Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and maximizes student time on task.
- Accountable and responsible for school equipment and materials.
- Maintains an orderly system of classroom management, such as: room arrangements, making announcements, distributing and collecting materials and homework assignments.
- Maintains adequate records in accordance with district policy including grade book, substitute folder, emergency procedures and student attendance.
- Maintains student behavior which is conducive to learning:
- Follows building and district disciplinary policies and procedures.
- Clearly states rules and expectations, treats students with respect and dignity, and has clearly delineated rewards and consequences.
- Clearly communicates the student management behavioral system to students and parents.
- Monitors behavior and provides appropriate feedback to students and consistently and fairly implements discipline plan.
- Deals effectively with inappropriate behavior.
- Assumes responsibility for student supervision outside the classroom.
- Consistently meets obligations on time.
- Plans for the effective use of instructional methods and strategies.
- Encourages the use of a wide variety of learning materials and technologies when planning lessons.
- Involves students in the planning and organization of activities.
- Develops lessons that meet the needs and learning styles of all students.
- Implements effective instructional methods and strategies.
- Uses and adapts appropriate teaching methods and technologies that reflect the district mission statement, building mission statements and Illinois State Standards.
- Uses numerous resources for enrichment in the lesson.
- Encourages active participation in classroom discussion and activities.
- Demonstrates command of current subject content and teaching methods.
- Emphasizes the application of higher level thinking skills.
- Practices a variety of delivery techniques including appropriate technology resources.
- Includes community resources in instruction.
- Uses a variety of motivational techniques to encourage student success.
- Uses instructional time effectively.
- Successfully accomplishes planned objectives.
- Makes smooth transitions from one activity to another.
- Assesses using effective instructional methods and strategies.
- Assesses student understanding of lesson objectives.
- Uses a wide variety of assessment tools that match lesson objectives.
- Uses assessments that are continuous, clearly designed, effectively explained and purposeful.
- Identifies students with special needs and explores appropriate services.
- Promotes students' intellectual, emotional, and social growth.
- Helps students establish realistic goals.
- Helps students develop a sense of responsibility and self-discipline.
- Communicates high expectations in performance and behavior.
- Encourages respect for all cultures, races and religions.
- Helps each student recognize the value of his/her own uniqueness.
- Creates a classroom atmosphere, which encourages acceptance of others' rights to have different attitudes and values.
- Works to establish good rapport and maintains effective communication with students.
- Treats students fairly and consistently.
- Treats students with courtesy and respect.
- Makes students feel secure and important.
- Praises student contributions.
- Is available for individual work with students.
- Cooperates and supports building and district initiatives.
- Participates in the school improvement process.
- Participates on building/district committees.
- Cooperates with reasonable requests by administration.
- Attends/is involved in building /district events.
- Implements procedures and guidelines as contained in handbooks and directives.
- Contributes positively to total school environment.
- Promotes positive professional relationships with colleagues.
- Shares ideas, information and materials.
- Demonstrates a willingness to mentor or to be mentored.
- Collaborates with student support service personnel.
- Consults support staff relative to student concerns.
- Participates in student staffings, prepared with pertinent data.
- Maintains and provides opportunities for parental communication.
- Participates in conferences, coffees/teas, orientations, open houses, information sessions.
- Encourages and initiates parent conferences when appropriate and necessary.
- Answers communication from parents as promptly as possible.
- Supports parent-teacher groups.
- Informs parents and the public about school activities when appropriate and necessary.
- Maintains accepted standards of professional behavior.
- Exemplifies the virtues they seek to inspire in students.
- Presents a professional appearance.
- Maintains composure and a collaborative attitude when communicating with parents.
- Restricts discussion of confidential matters to appropriate times/places with appropriate persons, respecting students' rights to confidentiality.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with others.
- Promotes positive public relations toward school and community.
- Continues to show evidence of professional growth and competence.
- Keeps abreast of current educational trends, including technology.
- Attends workshops, conferences, and other staff development opportunities.
- Adapts teaching to new findings, ideas, and theories.
- Belongs to professional organizations.
- May perform other related tasks as assigned from time to time.
- EC SpEd Teacher - CES.pdf
JobID: 5542
Position Type:
Early Childhood
Early Childhood
Date Posted:
7/2/2026
7/2/2026
Location:
Caledonia Elementary School
Caledonia Elementary School
Date Available:
08/17/2026
08/17/2026
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE DESIRED: PEL with an Early Childhood Special Education (ECS3) endorsement
SALARY: Starting base of $43,976.00 w/o TRS (CBA Agreement- Article 26) - Contract negotiations pending
BENEFITS: Blue Cross Blue Shield Booklet(Benefit Booklet)
Job Description
Position: Certified Teacher
Reports to: Building Principal
Qualifications: Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate
Terms of Employment: 9 months
Basic Function: In cooperation with the administration, a certified teacher creates a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each student's' ability; and establishes good relationships with parents/guardians and with other staff members.
Performance Responsibilities
Planning and Preparation
The Classroom Environment
Instruction
Professional Responsibilities
Attachment(s):
Belvidere Community Unit School District #100
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Belvidere, Illinois
Added 1w ago501-1,000 employees
Job functions:
$44k/yr
Teaching Certification
Full Time
Job Description
- Identifies student educational needs and abilities.
- Develops, modifies, and adapts lesson planning to meet the needs of each student.
- Plans multiple and varied forms of assessment.
- Encourages the use of a wide variety of learning materials and technologies when planning lessons.
- Makes plans which are consistent with district mission statements as well as district and state standards.
- Designs lesson plans which guide the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals.
- Designs well organized lessons with clearly stated objectives, appropriate activities, procedures, assignments and assessments.
- Maintains an organized, efficient learning environment.
- Develops, organizes, and prepares lessons; has materials ready; gives clear directions.
- Uses a variety of instructional tools relevant to lesson plans.
- Plans appropriate room arrangements.
- Creates an environment that is conducive to learning and maximizes student time on task.
- Accountable and responsible for school equipment and materials.
- Maintains an orderly system of classroom management, such as: room arrangements, making announcements, distributing and collecting materials and homework assignments.
- Maintains adequate records in accordance with district policy including grade book, substitute folder, emergency procedures and student attendance.
- Maintains student behavior which is conducive to learning:
- Follows building and district disciplinary policies and procedures.
- Clearly states rules and expectations, treats students with respect and dignity, and has clearly delineated rewards and consequences.
- Clearly communicates the student management behavioral system to students and parents.
- Monitors behavior and provides appropriate feedback to students and consistently and fairly implements discipline plan.
- Deals effectively with inappropriate behavior.
- Assumes responsibility for student supervision outside the classroom.
- Consistently meets obligations on time.
- Plans for the effective use of instructional methods and strategies.
- Encourages the use of a wide variety of learning materials and technologies when planning lessons.
- Involves students in the planning and organization of activities.
- Develops lessons that meet the needs and learning styles of all students.
- Implements effective instructional methods and strategies.
- Uses and adapts appropriate teaching methods and technologies that reflect the district mission statement, building mission statements and Illinois State Standards.
- Uses numerous resources for enrichment in the lesson.
- Encourages active participation in classroom discussion and activities.
- Demonstrates command of current subject content and teaching methods.
- Emphasizes the application of higher level thinking skills.
- Practices a variety of delivery techniques including appropriate technology resources.
- Includes community resources in instruction.
- Uses a variety of motivational techniques to encourage student success.
- Uses instructional time effectively.
- Successfully accomplishes planned objectives.
- Makes smooth transitions from one activity to another.
- Assesses using effective instructional methods and strategies.
- Assesses student understanding of lesson objectives.
- Uses a wide variety of assessment tools that match lesson objectives.
- Uses assessments that are continuous, clearly designed, effectively explained and purposeful.
- Identifies students with special needs and explores appropriate services.
- Promotes students' intellectual, emotional, and social growth.
- Helps students establish realistic goals.
- Helps students develop a sense of responsibility and self-discipline.
- Communicates high expectations in performance and behavior.
- Encourages respect for all cultures, races and religions.
- Helps each student recognize the value of his/her own uniqueness.
- Creates a classroom atmosphere, which encourages acceptance of others' rights to have different attitudes and values.
- Works to establish good rapport and maintains effective communication with students.
- Treats students fairly and consistently.
- Treats students with courtesy and respect.
- Makes students feel secure and important.
- Praises student contributions.
- Is available for individual work with students.
- Cooperates and supports building and district initiatives.
- Participates in the school improvement process.
- Participates on building/district committees.
- Cooperates with reasonable requests by administration.
- Attends/is involved in building /district events.
- Implements procedures and guidelines as contained in handbooks and directives.
- Contributes positively to total school environment.
- Promotes positive professional relationships with colleagues.
- Shares ideas, information and materials.
- Demonstrates a willingness to mentor or to be mentored.
- Collaborates with student support service personnel.
- Consults support staff relative to student concerns.
- Participates in student staffings, prepared with pertinent data.
- Maintains and provides opportunities for parental communication.
- Participates in conferences, coffees/teas, orientations, open houses, information sessions.
- Encourages and initiates parent conferences when appropriate and necessary.
- Answers communication from parents as promptly as possible.
- Supports parent-teacher groups.
- Informs parents and the public about school activities when appropriate and necessary.
- Maintains accepted standards of professional behavior.
- Exemplifies the virtues they seek to inspire in students.
- Presents a professional appearance.
- Maintains composure and a collaborative attitude when communicating with parents.
- Restricts discussion of confidential matters to appropriate times/places with appropriate persons, respecting students' rights to confidentiality.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relations with others.
- Promotes positive public relations toward school and community.
- Continues to show evidence of professional growth and competence.
- Keeps abreast of current educational trends, including technology.
- Attends workshops, conferences, and other staff development opportunities.
- Adapts teaching to new findings, ideas, and theories.
- Belongs to professional organizations.
- May perform other related tasks as assigned from time to time.
- EC SpEd Teacher - CES.pdf
JobID: 5542
Position Type:
Early Childhood
Early Childhood
Date Posted:
7/2/2026
7/2/2026
Location:
Caledonia Elementary School
Caledonia Elementary School
Date Available:
08/17/2026
08/17/2026
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE DESIRED: PEL with an Early Childhood Special Education (ECS3) endorsement
SALARY: Starting base of $43,976.00 w/o TRS (CBA Agreement- Article 26) - Contract negotiations pending
BENEFITS: Blue Cross Blue Shield Booklet(Benefit Booklet)
Job Description
Position: Certified Teacher
Reports to: Building Principal
Qualifications: Valid Illinois Teaching Certificate
Terms of Employment: 9 months
Basic Function: In cooperation with the administration, a certified teacher creates a flexible program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; establishes effective rapport with students; motivates students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each student's' ability; and establishes good relationships with parents/guardians and with other staff members.
Performance Responsibilities
Planning and Preparation
The Classroom Environment
Instruction
Professional Responsibilities
Attachment(s):
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Who's Hiring
- Spring Independent School District14
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions6
- YMCA2
- GBYMCA2
- Elevated2
Top Industries Hiring
- Education40
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
- Sports & Recreation1
- Law & Legal Services1
- Agriculture & Farming1
Entry Level Early Childhood Education Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level early childhood education job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on experience from student teaching, practicum hours, or volunteer work in a classroom setting. A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an associate degree in early childhood education strengthens an application. Highlighting your ability to support developmentally appropriate activities, communicate with families, and work as part of a teaching team gives candidates a real edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level early childhood educations?
Companies hiring entry level early childhood educations right now include Spring Independent School District, Bright Horizons Family Solutions, and YMCA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of childcare center chains, nonprofit early learning programs, school districts, and Head Start providers actively building their classroom teams.
Are there remote entry level early childhood education jobs?
Yes, though most roles in this field are classroom-based and on-site. About 6% of entry level early childhood education openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve curriculum development, family support coordination, or early intervention services rather than direct classroom instruction.
Are these new grad early childhood education jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior early childhood education roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts practicum or student teaching in place of paid work history, or explicitly invites candidates with an internship or portfolio of classroom activities rather than requiring prior full-time employment.
Which industries hire the most entry level early childhood educations?
Entry Level early childhood education roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Sports & Recreation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate large numbers of licensed childcare facilities, preschool classrooms, and early intervention programs that continuously need qualified teaching staff at the assistant and associate levels.