Job Description

WE'RE LOOKING FOR TEACHERS - LOS ANGELES, SOUTH LOS ANGELES, COMPTON, AND WATTS AREA. 

As a Early/Head Start Teacher at Children’s Institute, you’ll be teaching ages 0-3 or 3-5. Watch how you change lives! Working with the most vulnerable children in the most under-served communities of Los Angeles, our Teachers show their passion by taking an individual interest in each child and nurture them so that they can lead happy, healthy lives and be prepared to enter school. 

As a multi-service provider, children and families served by Children’s Institute, Inc. (CII) have access to more comprehensive services than many of our sister organizations. Our work stretches across many disciplines and program structures in order to positively affect the lives of children and families in Los Angeles.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Enthusiastic about children

• Patient with a good sense of humor

• A great communicator

• Respectful of differences

• Creative and flexible

• Attentive and caring

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• Bachelors degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field

• 24 units in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

• Teacher Permit or higher issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

• Demonstrated skill in curriculum development and modification for children 3 - 5 years of age.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Generous paid time-off

• Plus paid Winter holiday break

• Opportunity for growth and advancement

• Continuous training and development •Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Education tuition reimbursement •Free HMOs- Medical, Dental, and Vision •PPOs to choose from

• 401a & 403b retirement plans

• Voluntary benefits, including Gympass, AFLAC, Long Term Care Insurance, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and more!

Children’s Institute, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

Company Description

Founded in 1906, Children’s Institute (CII) is the largest agency of its kind working to transform the lives of children exposed to adversity and poverty in Los Angeles. By providing early education, behavioral health and family strengthening services, Children's Institute reaches 26,000 children and families annually in communities where support is needed most. CII also leads the way in trauma-informed care and evidence-based clinical treatment by training thousands of professionals and caregivers throughout the year. Children’s Institute, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.