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What jobs will I get if I do entry level Ece?

Entry-level ECE (Early Childhood Education) graduates can find jobs such as preschool teacher, childcare provider, or teaching assistant. These roles typically require strong communication skills, patience, and sometimes certification or licensing, and often involve working in daycare centers, preschools, or early education programs.

What is the difference between Entry Level Ece vs Preschool Teacher?

AspectEntry Level EcePreschool Teacher
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or associate's degree; some certifications preferredAssociate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education; state certification often required
Work EnvironmentPreschools, daycare centers, early childhood programsPreschools, private or public early childhood education settings
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level positions in early childhood education industryTeaching young children in preschool settings, often with more responsibility

Entry Level Ece roles typically require basic certifications and involve supporting early childhood activities, while Preschool Teachers usually hold higher education credentials and have direct teaching responsibilities. Both work in similar environments, but Preschool Teachers often have more advanced qualifications and responsibilities.

What are the most commonly searched types of Ece jobs in California? The most popular types of Ece jobs in California are:
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Ece job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Locum Tenens, 56% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Child Development Assistant School Age at Mariemont ECE (PC #21836 / Job ID:8637)

San Juan Unified School District

Carmichael, CA • On-site

$3.1K - $3.4K/mo

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 3 days ago

New


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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

Position Type:
Support Staff & Services/Instructional Support/CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSIST-SA
Date Posted:
8/4/2026
Location:
MARIEMONT ECE
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
08/11/2026 @ 4:00 PM
Location/Site: Mariemont ECE
Number of Openings: 1
Position Type: Permanent
Salary: [CDA-SA] $18.11 - $19.74 per hour / $3,139 - $3,421 per month
CSEA General Unit Salary Schedule
Benefits Included
Employment Type: Part - Time
Length of Work Year:
[CDA-SA] Supervisor, Classified, Transportation, Confidential - Calendar 1 - (12 months/year, 260 days/year, 5 days/week)
Length of Work Day: 4 hours
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Child Development Assistant Job Description
Posting Contact: Abel Heredia, Personnel Technician: abel.heredia@sanjuan.edu
QUALIFICATIONS:
[CDA-SA pools] Child Development Assistant-School Age positions are entry-level and work with Discovery Club. Please provide information and documentation with your application that demonstrates relevant experience and/or education for this position. Preferences include (but are not required):
  • Proof of Associate Teacher Permit (ATP) from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC);
  • Higher education that includes completion of college units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) desirable;
  • Completion of 6 ECE units desirable. (If providing transcripts with application, they must be OFFICIAL transcripts. If your degree/transcripts are from a foreign college or university, YOU MUST have coursework evaluated for its equivalency to a degree/transcripts received from an accredited United States college or university, and YOU MUST provide the evaluation document.)
  • Previous experience working with school-age children ages 5-12.

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MATERIALS REQUIRED/REQUIREMENTS:
[CDA-SA pools] Completed application listing experience, education, and/or training that is relevant to this position. Desirable additional qualifying documentation include providing proof of ATP from the CTC, proof of higher education, and proof of completion of 6 ECE units.
  • Option #1

Attach a copy of your Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing that includes the document number (not the item that looks like a diploma) demonstrating you meet this requirement.
OR
  • Option#2

If you do not hold such a permit, you must demonstrate that you qualify for the permit by attaching the following items:
1. OFFICIAL transcripts demonstrating the completion of (2) two years of college (48 semester/60 quarter units). Transcripts must prove completion of 12 units ECE/Child Development courses including core courses. Transcripts that state "Unofficial" are not accepted. If the degree/transcripts are from a foreign college or university, YOU MUST have coursework evaluated for its equivalent to a degree/transcripts received from an accredited United States college or university.
AND
2. Proof of completion of at least 50 days' experience in an instructional capacity in a childcare and development program, working at least 3 hours per day within the last 2 years. Proof must be on employer official letterhead.
Information on California (CTC) Permits is found at this webpage: www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/c1797.pdf
COMMENTS & OTHER INFORMATION:
Applications that are incomplete, that state to "see resume" in place of including requested information on application, or an unsigned application will not be considered.
REMEMBER! Attachments are NOT automatically added to your applications. Make sure you scan and attach all required documents before the job posting deadline. The District is not responsible for district emails that may be delivered into an applicant's junk/spam mailbox.
The San Juan Unified School District Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics of race; color; ancestry; nationality; national origin; immigration status; ethnic group identification; ethnicity; age; religion; pregnancy, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, or lactation, including related medical conditions and recovery; parental, family, or marital status; reproductive health decision-making; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sex (including sexual harassment); sex stereotypes; sex characteristics; sexual orientation; gender; gender identity; gender expression; veteran or military status; genetic information; affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America; a perception of one or more such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If you believe you have experienced unlawful discrimination, please contact: Equity Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Sterling Williams, 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 971-7110, LegalServices@sanjuan.edu; Section 504 Coordinator, Dominic Covello, 3700 Garfield Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 971-7220, dcovello@sanjuan.edu; ADA/Title II Coordinator, Michelle Fischer, 3738 Walnut Ave., Carmichael, CA 95608, (916) 971-7036, michelle.fischer@sanjuan.edu.

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