About Us
At Launch Pad Learning, nestled in the heart of North Long Beach, we foster a vibrant, inclusive, and creative environment where young minds are nurtured to explore and grow. Every child has the potential to soar, and we are committed to making their first educational experiences both enriching and joyful. Our facility offers a safe, secure, and stimulating setting for both children and educators.
Your Role: Preschool Teacher / Floater / Substitute
Are you passionate about shaping the future one little mind at a time? Do you thrive in diverse, dynamic environments where every day is different? Join us as a Preschool Aide, where you will have the unique opportunity to inspire and engage with various children across our classrooms. This role is perfect for adaptable, energetic individuals ready to significantly impact the early stages of childhood development.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate engaging, age-appropriate activities based on our play-based curriculum.
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and fun classroom atmosphere.
- Cultivate strong, supportive relationships with children, their families, and your colleagues.
- Adapt seamlessly to various classroom settings, providing support wherever needed.
What We Offer
- Flexible Working Hours: Achieve work-life balance with options that fit your lifestyle.
- Competitive Compensation: Earn between $18 and $25 per hour, depending on your qualifications and experience.
- Professional Growth: Benefit from professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement.
- Full Benefits Package: Including 401(k) matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus paid time off.
Ideal Candidate
- Holds at least 12 ECE units; 6 infant/toddler units are preferred.
- CPR/First Aid certification (preferred).
- Possesses or is pursuing a CA Child Development Permit.
- Bilingual abilities and current college enrollment are a plus!
- Must meet state health and safety requirements, including COVID-19 vaccination and daily health monitoring.
Join Us!
If you’re a dedicated early childhood educator eager to make a lasting difference, Launch Pad Learning is your platform to shine. Apply today and help us lift off into a future where every child can reach their highest potential.
Work Location: In-person in Long Beach, CA.
Schedule: Flexible day shifts; no nights or weekends required.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard and watching you help our little ones soar!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- How many ECE/CD units do you have?
- Please share your hourly wage expectations for this role so we can better understand your compensation needs. Your response will help us ensure a mutually beneficial fit. ($ per hour)
- Assuming you took the general Child Development class, did you also take an infant development or curriculum class?
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching (preschool to third grade): 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CA Child Development Permit (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Long Beach, CA 90805: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person