Children's Paradise

Preschool Teacher

Meet Renee, Lead Preschool Teacher, who tells us about her job as a mentor teacher at Children’s Paradise, a chain of child development centers with locations throughout Oceanside and North County founded by Julie Lowen. Renee mentors other teachers as well as high school students studying the Education, Child Development and Family Services career pathway under teacher Jennifer Dubois at Oceanside High School. Educators, especially ones who provide care for little ones, are vital to keeping our economy going so parents can work and go to school at our local businesses and educational institutions. Renee’s story is sponsored by the City of Oceanside. Besides early childhood education units, to be successful in this role requires a love of children and caring about their development and wellbeing. Apply for open roles. Renee’s story is sponsored by the City of Oceanside. Learn more about being a childcare worker and working in a daycare center or open your own home daycare at the U.S. Department of Labor Career One Stop.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$46,113/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

OUTLOOK

Warm

This career has a stable demand. There may not be rapid growth, but employers are expected to continue hiring for these roles

INDUSTRY

Education

The massive, global network of schools, technology, organizations, and people dedicated to teaching, learning, and skill development.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

CSU San Marcos

School of Education

MiraCosta College

Programs in Child Development

Palomar College

Programs in Child Development

Is This Career Right For YOU?

What are the top traits for this career?

Social

You enjoy helping, teaching, or supporting others

Artistic

You enjoy creativity, self-expression, and working with ideas or design

Realistic

You enjoy working with tools, equipment, and physical environments