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Work At Pathways LA
Join our team and be part of a meaningful organization!
Our goal is to attract and retain a highly talented and qualified workforce who can meet the needs of the children, families and child care providers we serve. If you enjoy working in a healthy yet challenging and innovative work environment and are motivated by providing excellent services, we encourage you to apply for a position with Pathways LA.
Benefits
Pathways LA believes in promoting health, balance and peace of mind among its employees so we provide medical, dental and vision benefits; generous retirement contributions; paid vacation, sick and holidays; employer-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; an employee assistance program (EAP) and more.
Preschool Teacher
- Job Title
- Preschool Teacher
- Job ID
- 27757782
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, 90012
- Other Location
- Description
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Pathways LA gives back to the community. We pride ourselves in strengthening low-income and vulnerable working families, promoting high quality early care and education services for children of all abilities, developing knowledgeable early care childcare providers, and promoting economically resilient communities. With over 45 years in service, Pathways LA has become the leading agency for a multi-year, county-wide initiative to increase the service of childcare needs. Our passionate and dedicated team has great pride in serving families and early childhood educators throughout Metro LA. Our team includes directors, case specialists, child development coordinators, coaches and teachers & staff for our child development centers.
If you are a talented professional with a passion for children and families, please consider applying for the following positions currently open:
Job Title: Preschool Teacher
Locations: Pathways LA CDC at Union Station
Primary Duties: Assist in planning, implementing, and facilitating a developmentally
appropriate, full-inclusion program for young children.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 40 Hours per week
(subject to change based on center and classroom needs)
Salary: $25-$26/hour DOE + Benefits
Start Date: Immediately
Requirements:
Associate degree or higher in Early Care and Education (ECE), Child Development (CD), or related field or 24 units in ECE/CD or related field, including core courses, plus 16 general education units.
Must have or be eligible to obtain a Teacher Permit according to the CA Child Development Permit Matrix. Must submit proof before start date.
At least one year experience working with children ages 0-5 in an early childhood classroom environment including curriculum implementation, parent training, support, and communication.
Knowledge of child development theory and experience with developmentally appropriate practices. Experience in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children that supports overall growth. Experience with children identified as having special needs.
Experience conducting DRDP-r and/or other developmental assessments.
Must be able to regularly talk or hear. Will occasionally be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Additional Requirements:
Fingerprint clearance/Department of Justice ID#, current health report including negative TB test, proof of required immunizations per Community Care Licensing for MMR, DTAP, Influenza (or waiver). These items are required before classroom assignments.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Vacation & Sick Time
·10 days of Vacation per year for the first 2 years of service. Accrual at start.
·10 Sick Days per year. Accrual at start.
Holidays
·11 Holidays – no waiting period.
·18 Paid Hours early release – no waiting period.
Medical, Dental & Vision
Kaiser HMO Medical Plan
Non-Kaiser Options – you can also choose a Blue Shield HMO or UnitedHealthCare HMO or PPO
PPO Dental Plan and VSP Vision Plan
Other Benefits
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
Medical Account
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
...and more
Adoption Assistance Program
Voluntary Options
Additional life insurance
Additional accident insurance
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values at Pathways LA.
We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all staff.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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