Job Description

PATHWAYS LA is the single largest child care and early education resource for low income and vulnerable working families in metropolitan Los Angeles. Pathways LA mission is to strengthen families and promote children's well-being through high quality early care and education services and parent supports so that families can be economically self-sufficient and children can be healthy, safe and ready to learn.

If you are a talented professional with a passion for children and families, please consider applying for the following positions currently open:

TITLE: Associate Preschool Teacher

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME,_ 40 HOURS/WEEK (2 OPENINGS)_ & PART-TIME, 25 HOURS/WEEK (1 OPENING)

COMPENSATION: $17/hr. + DOE, + Benefits (see below for benefits details)

BONUS of $500, after six months of employment.

LOCATION: WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Assist in planning, implementing and facilitating a developmentally appropriate, full-inclusion program for young children.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 12 units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• One year experience working with young children in a child care setting.
• 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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Fingerprint clearance/Department of Justice ID#, current health report including negative TB test
• Proof of immunizations: TDAP, MMR, Flu Vaccine and COVID-19 Vaccine
• Automobile, valid California driver license, and proof of automobile insurance.
• You must reside at least 75 miles from the preschool facility in West Hollywood.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorships are available for these positions.
• SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

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 (Pathways will pay 90% of employee)

· NON-KAISER OPTIONS – you can also choose a Blue Shield HMO or UnitedHealthCare HMO or PPO

· PPO DENTAL PLAN – (Pathways will pay 90% of employee)

· VISION PLAN – (Pathways will pay 90% of employee)

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

EOE

Company Description

Pathways LA gives back to the community. We pride themselves 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 providers, and promoting economically resilient communities.