Assistant Preschool Teacher

About the role

Pathways LA gives back to the community by strengthening low-income and vulnerable working families, promoting high-quality early care and education services for children of all abilities, developing knowledgeable early care and childcare providers, and promoting economically resilient communities. With over 45 years in service, we have become the leading agency for a multi-year, county-wide initiative to increase the services of childcare needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing, and facilitating a developmentally appropriate, full-inclusion program for young children.
• Knowledge of child development theory and experience with developmentally appropriate practices.
• Experience working with children having disabilities and/or special needs.
• Hold an associate teacher permit issued by the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing.

Requirements

• 12 units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• One year of experience working with young children in a childcare setting.
• Reside at least 50 miles from the preschool facility in West Hollywood.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Qualifications

• Fingerprint clearance/Department of Justice ID#
• Current health report including negative TB test
• Proof of immunizations: TDAP, MMR, Flu Vaccine

Skills

• Talented professional with a passion for children and families.

Benefits

• 10 sick days per year
• 10 vacation days per year for the first 2 years of service
• 11 holidays
• 1 floating holiday
• 18 paid hours of early release
• Medical, Dental & Vision Kaiser HMO Medical Plan
• PPO Dental Plan and VSP Vision Plan
• 403b Retirement Contributions: 3% of salary contribution by Pathways for all employees (whether you contribute or not)
• 50% match by Pathways on employee contributions up to 3% of salary
• Life Insurance - paid by Pathways for all employees
• Accident Insurance - paid by Pathways for all employees
• Long Term Disability Insurance - paid by Pathways for all employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (pre-tax accounts) available to all employees
• Dependent Care Account
• Commuter Expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - paid by Pathways
• Counseling Services
• Child and Elder Care Referrals
• Financial and Legal Advice
• Balancing Work and Life Issues
• Adoption Assistance Program

Pay

$22/hour + DOE, Plus Comprehensive Benefits

Schedule

Flexible hours: 40, 30, 25 or 20 hours/week

Benefits

• Substitute positions available

Additional Information

No sponsorships are available for these positions.