Infant Teacher - Hollywood

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Welcome to the new village. Established in 2019, Brella is on a mission to transform the way we raise the next generation. Brella was founded by two busy moms who wanted to create a new model of care that is flexible enough to work for today’s families dynamic lives while also ensuring the best developmental experience.

Hollywood: 909 N Orange Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (M-F, 8AM-6PM)

Brella teachers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience through diverse backgrounds across the fields of early childhood education, human development, psychology and more. Our team is committed to nurturing a child’s foundational traits, or “Three C’s”: confidence in themselves, compassion for others, and curiosity about the world around them - and leverage our play-based curriculum inspired by Montessori, Reggio Emilia and RIE.

The role is an opportunity to focus on a specific age range while diving deeper into our play-based curriculum, planning, flow of day, documentation and communicating effectively with the team, children and parents.

• Provide a safe and loving environment for children in collaboration with co-teachers
• Model empathy through respect, response, and gentle guidance
• Engage as children work with age-appropriate, stimulating, and thoughtful materials
• Plan and implement Brella curriculum and develop daily modifications as needed per age group or emergent class interests and demonstrate that the target curriculum engagement/quality elements are being achieved
• Keep the classroom safe by following procedures and guidelines
• Collaborate and communicate respectfully with coworkers creating positive relationships and center culture
• Communicate effectively with families during drop off/pick ups and provide curriculum and development updates

• At least 18+ years of age with a High School Diploma and 12 Early Childhood Education units including 3 units specific to infant care (Required by Licensing)
• At least 12+ months of experience working in a licensed child care facility
• Must meet the requirements of the California Department of Social Services / Licensing

• Competitive pay:
  Teacher / Program Teacher: $20-$23
• 401K eligibility to contribute after 3 months
• Employee paid STD, LTD, AD&D
• Brella sponsored Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional medical and mental health benefits (One Medical, Health Advocate, Talkspace)
• Rest & Recharge:
  Paid Time Off - 10 days/year;
  Sick & Safe Time - 6 days/year;
  Center Closing/Holidays - 8 days/year
• Discounted child care (depending on availability)
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Referral program
• Fun celebrations & team building opportunities

• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, walk, bend and otherwise fully participate in activities. Standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to physically handle children between 0-6 years of age using appropriate techniques. Ability to lift children up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Follow state, federal and Brella's guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physical, and required health and safety training and practices.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed, not an exhaustive list of all essential functions and responsibilities. Qualified applicants or employees with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

8 hour shift, Monday to Friday

Brella strongly recommends but does not mandate full vaccination/boosters to all staff for COVID-19 to prevent the spread and impact of COVID-19 on our community.

Work Location:

In person