Associate Preschool Teacher

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 and 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.

Associate Preschool Teacher

Full‑time and Part‑time positions available!

40, 30, 25 or 20 hours/week! We are willing to work with your schedule!

$22/hour + DOE, Plus Comprehensive Benefits (see below for benefits details)

Bonus of $500, after four months of employment.

West Hollywood, CA

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

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

• Fingerprint clearance/Department of Justice #, current health report including negative TB test.
• Proof of immunizations: TDAP, MMR, Flu Vaccine.
• 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 sponsor ships are available for these positions.

• Vacation & Sick Time – 10 days of vacation per year for the first two years of service (accrual at start).
• 10 Sick Days per year (accrual at start).
• 11 Holidays – no waiting period.
• 18 paid hours early release – no waiting period.

• Kaiser HMO Medical Plan.
• Non‑Kaiser Options – Blue Shield HMO or United Healthcare HMO or PPO.
• 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.

• 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.

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.