Preschool Teacher - Playa Vista

Brella•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Brella is hiring a Preschool Teacher to work with children who are 24 months old. The teacher will help deliver high-quality early learning in a flexible child care model that responds to families’ varying needs. The role calls for an adaptable, collaborative educator who embraces change, is eager to learn, takes pride in their work, and treats time with children as a learning opportunity. The teacher provides a safe, loving classroom environment in collaboration with co-teachers; engages children with age-appropriate materials; and plans and implements Brella’s curriculum, making daily modifications for age groups or emerging classroom interests. The teacher also follows safety procedures, builds positive relationships with coworkers, and communicates with families at drop-off and pick-up, including sharing curriculum and developmental updates. The Playa Vista center is located at 2746 W Jefferson Blvd, Suite 3 3100, Playa Vista, CA 90094. It is open Monday through Friday, with shifts typically running between 7:45 AM and 6:15 PM. The position includes physical activity throughout the classroom and center, supporting children, and responding to classroom needs and emergencies. Qualified applicants or employees with disabilities must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma.
12 Early Childhood Education units, including 3 units specific to infant care, as required by licensing.
At least 12 months of experience working in a licensed child care facility.
Must meet California Department of Social Services/licensing requirements.
Ability to move throughout the classroom and center, including lifting, reaching, squatting, climbing, sitting, walking, bending, and standing for extended periods.
Ability to safely interact with and physically support children ages 3 months to 6 years using appropriate child-handling techniques.
Ability to lift children or classroom materials up to 50 pounds as needed.
Ability to maintain the mental and physical alertness needed to supervise children and respond to classroom needs.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe and loving environment for children in collaboration with co-teachers.
Model empathy through respect, responsiveness, and gentle guidance.
Engage children as they work with age-appropriate, stimulating, and thoughtful materials.
Plan and implement the Brella curriculum and make daily modifications as needed for age groups or emergent class interests.
Demonstrate that target curriculum engagement and quality elements are being achieved.
Maintain classroom safety by following procedures and guidelines.
Collaborate and communicate respectfully with coworkers to create positive relationships and center culture.
Communicate effectively with families during drop-off and pick-up and provide curriculum and developmental updates.
Supervise children and respond to daily classroom needs, unexpected situations, safety concerns, and emergencies.
Follow state, federal, and Brella guidelines related to immunizations, employment physicals, required health and safety training, and safe classroom practices.