Work At Pathways LA

TEACHER ASSISTANT

West Hollywood Preschool/Help Young Children Learn, Grow & Thrive

Love working with young children?

Looking for a workplace where you can make a real difference? Join the Pathways LA team! For more than 45 years, Pathways LA has been strengthening families and communities by supporting high-quality early care and education for children of all abilities. Our passionate team supports children, families, and early childhood educators throughout Metro Los Angeles every day.

We’re looking for a caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated Assistant Teacher to join our West Hollywood Preschool team!

• $21.00/Per hour
• $500 BONUS after 6 months of employment!
• Full-time position: 40 hours per week 
• Comprehensive benefits package

WHAT YOU'LL DO   

Pathways LA is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teacher Assistant to join our early childhood education team. This entry-level role supports lead and associate teachers in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. This position is designed to support classroom ratios while providing an entry point for individuals beginning their careers in early childhood education

We'd love to meet you if you have:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 6 units in Child Development/Early Childhood Education
• Teacher Assistant CTC permit (preferred or, at a minimum, eligible for the permit)
• AA completed or currently enrolled in a Child Development program (preferred)
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications and clearances, including CPR/First Aid certification, with the ability to act quickly and appropriately during emergencies and hazardous situations.
•   Background check, Vaccinations for MMR, DTAP, Covid-19, Influenza, and a negative Tuberculosis test.

 OUR COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE

  Paid Time Off

• 10 sick days per year
• 10 vacation days per year - Accrual increase schedule
• 11 paid holidays
• 1 floating holiday
• 18 paid hours of early release

 Medical, Dental & Vision

Choose from a variety of coverage options, including:

• Kaiser HMO Medical Plan
• Blue Shield HMO
• UnitedHealthcare HMO or PPO
• PPO Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

 403(b) Retirement Plan Benefits

• Get free money for retirement, no personal contribution required! We automatically deposit 3% of your salary into your plan.
• In addition, Pathways LA matches 50% of employee contributions up to 3% of salary.

Additional Benefits

• Life Insurance – paid by Pathways LA
• Accident Insurance – paid by Pathways LA
• Long-Term Disability Insurance – paid by Pathways LA
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Medical Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Account
• Commuter Expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – paid by Pathways LA
• Counseling Services
• Child and Elder Care Referrals
• Financial and Legal Advice
• Work-Life Balance Support
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Voluntary additional life and accident insurance options

BE PART OF SOMETHING MEANINGFUL

 At Pathways LA, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all staff. If you are a talented early childhood professional who is passionate about children, families, and creating an inclusive learning environment, we would love to have you join our team!

No sponsorship is available for this position

📩 READY TO APPLY?

Apply today and take the next step in your early childhood education career!

Pathways LA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.