Early Childhood Substitute Associate Teacher
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States
Are you passionate about helping children grow and thrive? Join TEACH-LA for hands-on experience, flexible hours, and career support while making a lasting impact in early childhood education.
We prepare educators to nurture young children through training, on-the-job experience, and a supportive professional network so you can succeed in your ECE career. Our mission is to expand access to quality jobs while preparing the next generation of educators to nurture and inspire young children.
TEACH Track is our workforce initiative designed to open doors for those who need it most—including English language learners and individuals who have been long-term unemployed. Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, this program helps you overcome barriers to entering the early childhood field by providing financial assistance, professional training from trusted partners, paid on-the-job classroom experience, and job placements with real opportunities to grow.
As a Substitute Associate Teacher, you will work under general supervision to support the care, instruction, and development of preschool-aged children. This role is vital for maintaining a safe, healthy environment and ensuring continuity in the classroom. You will share teaching duties with lead teachers, supervise children in both indoor and outdoor settings, and assist with daily routines such as serving meals and promoting healthy hygiene habits. The position also involves setting up classrooms, organizing materials, and traveling to various school locations within a 15-mile radius.
We offer competitive pay that values your skills and experience, along with flexible schedules including full-time, part-time, and on-call options. We are committed to your growth, offering paid training, professional development, and Child Development Permit reimbursement. Additionally, we provide referral bonuses for bringing great teachers to the team and offer a clear career pathway in a growing field.
For more information about our mission and programs, visit teach-la.com.
Work model: On-site
1536, East 77th Street, Florence-Firestone, Firestone Park, Los Angeles County, California, 90001, United States
Firestone Park, California
AA degree or higher. Head Start experience. Bilingual skills.
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Skills: CPR, First Aid, Child Development, Classroom Management, Bilingual.
Education: 12 completed ECE/CD units required (AA degree or higher preferred).
TEACH-LA operates as a workforce development initiative within the education industry, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The organization addresses critical needs in the sector by expanding the Early Childhood workforce and establishing living wage career pathways. Specifically, the program prepares educators in Los Angeles County to teach and nurture children aged 18 months to 4 years old. By combining educational opportunities, on-the-job work experience, and a supportive community, TEACH-LA empowers aspiring teachers to make a meaningful impact on young learners.
The initiative was seeded by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to create a career entry program for low-income individuals entering the education field. Policy and program development are managed by the Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE), a community development non-profit founded in 1976. PACE serves over 40,000 low-income Angelenos annually, providing the structural foundation for TEACH-LA's mission to support and grow the local Early Childhood workforce.
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Experience
0.5-1 yrs (Entry Level)
Education
12 completed ECE/CD units required (AA degree or higher preferred)
Job Type
Full-Time