• Special Education Teacher - ECE

    Amergis (Lompoc, CA)


    Salary: $2829 / Week

     

    Job Title: Early Childhood Education Teacher Location: Lompoc and Santa Maria, California Employment Type: Full-Time | 2025–2026 School Year

     

    Position Overview We are seeking a nurturing, creative, and dedicated Early Childhood Education Teacher to join our team. This role is responsible for fostering a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages 3–5. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for early learning, strong classroom management skills, and a commitment to supporting the whole child.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum aligned with early learning standards

    + Promote social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development through play-based learning

    + Maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive classroom environment

    + Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues

    + Conduct assessments and communicate student progress with families

    + Comply with licensing, health, and safety regulations

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

    + Valid California Child Development Teacher Permit (or eligibility)

    + Completion of 12+ ECE units (including Child Growth & Development, Child, Family & Community, and Curriculum)

    + CPR/First Aid certification and TB clearance (or willingness to obtain)

    + Prior experience in a licensed preschool or early learning setting preferred

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture

    + Ongoing professional development and training

    + Opportunities for advancement in early childhood education

    + A chance to make a lasting impact during a child’s most formative years

     

    Pay rate is for candidates 50+ miles away from site.

     

    Benefits

    At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

    + Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

    + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

    + 401(k) savings plan

    + Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

     

    About Amergis

     

    Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

     

    Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.