The Child Educational Center is an innovative, nationally-accredited early care and education organization with a pioneering focus on progressive education and outdoor learning.
We are hiring Lead or Associate Teacher for our Infant program. The ideal candidate is outgoing individual with a background in early childhood education who enjoy working both in a single classroom and/or supporting multiple classrooms. The current position available may include some floating hours throughout the program.
Applicants must be innovative and have an understanding of and a desire to work within a play-based philosophy with a strong emphasis on the Outdoor Classroom. They must enjoy being outdoors and can expect to work both indoors and outdoors actively supporting and facilitating children’s play in our dynamic research-based program.
Our Teachers:
- provide an effective and stimulating learning environment that meets the children's individual needs
- engages with warm and attentive responses to children’s enjoyment, affection, interactions and spontaneous activities
- facilitates learning and development in a purposeful educational manner
- encourages the growth of independence, competence, self-expression, exploration, and self-discovery
- values and respects children's individual differences and developmental stages
- open to new ideas and teaching techniques
We are a full day, twelve-month program. All positions are full-time, five days per week, Monday through Friday. Pre-hire: Completion of 12+ units in early childhood education, including a 3-unit infant/toddler course is required.
Competitive benefits and paid time off. Hourly pay rates range, effective August 3, 2026:
- Associate Teacher: $20.83 - $24.87 (12+ ECE units)
- Lead Teacher: $25.10 - $27.81 (24+ ECE units)
- Lead Teacher: $26.41 - $29.26 (ECE and BA), $29.86 - $33.08 (ECE and MA/TC)
We work through a transparent pay scale. The position offered and hourly rate varies depending on years of experience, ECE units completed and (if applicable) degree awarded. Those offered a Lead Teacher position who have completed a bachelor's / master's degree or have a current valid teaching credential are eligible for the higher pay rate tiers. Annual pay rate increases are typically awarded in August of each year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.01 - $33.08 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you fully vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated for COVID-19?
- Have you completed at least 6 (ECE) Early Childhood Education units, including a 3-unit Infant-Toddler course, at an accredited college and/or university?
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 (Required)
Work Location: In person
