Assistant Preschool Teacher

Title: Associate Preschool Teacher Job Type: Full-time and Part-time positions available Flexible hours: 40, 30, 25, or 20 hours/week – scheduling can be accommodated Compensation: $22/hour + DOE, plus comprehensive benefits. Bonus of $500 after four months of employment Location: West Hollywood, CA (Applicants must reside within 50 miles of the preschool facility) Primary Responsibilities Assist in planning, implementing, and facilitating a developmentally appropriate, full‑inclusion program for young children. Qualifications 12 units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development One year of 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 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) Authorized to work in the United States for any employer (no sponsorship available) Benefits 10 sick days per year, no waiting period 10 vacation days per year for the first two years of service, accrual increase schedule, no waiting period 11 holidays, no waiting period 1 floating holiday, 90‑day waiting period 18 paid hours of early release, no waiting period Medical, Dental & Vision – Kaiser HMO Medical Plan; optional Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, or PPO; PPO Dental Plan and VSP Vision Plan 403(b) Retirement Contributions: 3% salary match by Pathways, 50% match on employee contributions up to 3% of salary Life, Accident, and Long‑Term Disability Insurance – paid by Pathways Flexible Spending Accounts (pre‑tax) available to all employees Dependent Care and Commuter Expense accounts Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counseling services Child and Elder Care referrals, financial and legal advice, work‑life support services Additional life and accident insurance options Adoption assistance program 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Pathways LA