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Entry Level Child Development Jobs in California

CNIC Careers

$21.77/hr

Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01) Entry Level abilities plus: * Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of ...

US Department of the Navy

$21.77/hr

Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01) Entry Level abilities plus: * Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of ...

CNIC Careers

$45K/yr

Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01) Entry Level abilities plus: * Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of ...

US Department of the Navy

$45K/yr

Intermediate Level (CY-1702-01) Entry Level abilities plus: * Knowledge of basic child and youth development principles to meet the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development needs of ...

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What is the difference between Entry Level Child Development vs Entry Level Preschool Teacher?

AspectEntry Level Child DevelopmentEntry Level Preschool Teacher
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certifications in child careHigh school diploma; often required to have CPR/First Aid; some positions prefer early childhood education credits
Work EnvironmentDaycares, community programs, early intervention centersPreschools, daycare centers, private or public early childhood education settings
Employer & Industry UsageChild development programs, social services, educational nonprofitsPreschools, childcare centers, educational institutions

Entry Level Child Development roles focus on understanding child growth and supporting development, often in social or health settings. Entry Level Preschool Teachers primarily work directly with children in educational environments, implementing curriculum and classroom activities. While both roles require knowledge of child development, preschool teachers typically need more specific early childhood education credentials. Both positions serve similar industries and environments, but their primary responsibilities differ—one emphasizes developmental support, the other education delivery.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Child Development job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Entry Level Child ABA Therapist

Pleasant Hill, CA • On-site

Behavior Nation
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Behavior Nationexternal

$25 - $30/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

We are looking for like-minded entry-level job seekers to become a part of our growing family who will further our mission by fostering a self-sustaining culture of success within the company.
About This Job:
  • As one of our awesome Behavior Technicians so elegantly explained – “I’m not a babysitter. My job is to engage and play with children and reward them for good behavior and redirect problem behavior.”
  • In-person in-home or community-based services, driving required.
  • Huge potential to become a Senior Behavior Technician or Program Manager in our company, as we prefer to hire within our agency.

Qualifications (What Makes You a Good Fit):
  • Be loving and caring for all our patients and their families, willing to go the extra mile to ensure clients receive quality medically necessary ABA Services and Parent Education as well as awareness.
  • Be willing to learn and grow constantly amidst the changing landscape that is the ABA field.

Why Us:
No matter what your career goals and aspirations are, we will support you through a positive culture of leadership and mentoring.

Benefits and Perks:
  • Competitive compensation packages based on experience.
  • Paid Training.
  • Health Benefits.
  • Dental Care.
  • Vision Care.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Mileage Reimbursement.
  • Professional Development.
  • Company-issued phone/tablet.
  • Tuition reimbursement program, etc.
  • Electronic data collection.

Next Steps:
If this sounds like a good fit with what you’re looking for, apply away. We can’t wait to meet you.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.