Preschool Teacher

Infant & Toddler Teachers – Oak Tree Learning Center (Slauson Ave Campus)

Salary: $18.50 – $25.00/hour (Based on ECE Units & Experience)

Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (Flexible shifts available to fit college schedules)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | No Nights, No Weekends!

Location: 4416 West Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043 (View Park / Windsor Hills)

Kickstart Your ECE Career – Apply Today, Start Soon!

Are you currently completing your Child Development units, or a recent graduate looking for a supportive school family where you can genuinely grow? Oak Tree Learning Center is an academic-focused preschool dedicated to closing the achievement and access gaps in education for Black, Latino, and economically challenged communities.

We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated Infant and Toddler Teachers who want to combine a passion for educational equity with high-quality early childhood instruction.

Why Student & Graduate Educators Choose Oak Tree:

• Paid Curriculum Training: Learn on the clock! We fully train and certify you in our research-backed, proprietary Meaningful Assessment-ready Experiences (MAE) curriculum framework.
• Clear Career Advancement: We love promoting from within! Outstanding performance can quickly transition you from an Assistant role to a Lead Teacher, Assistant Director, or Campus Director.
• Zero Out-of-Pocket Stress: Unlike centers that expect you to buy your own classroom materials, Oak Tree provides a fully funded, dedicated supply budget for every room.
• Excellent Benefits: Competitive hourly pay ($18.50 - $25.00/hr), 401(k) retirement plan, flexible scheduling to accommodate continuous schooling, employee childcare discounts, and parental leave.
• Ideal Work-Life Balance: Keep your study time and weekends to yourself. School hours run 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday only.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Provide a safe, joyful, and nurturing environment for infants and toddlers (ages 6 to 24 months).

Implement hands-on elements of the MAE curriculum, tracking student milestones using the California DRDP continuum.

Teach vital social-emotional skills, fostering confidence, independence, and positive peer behaviors.

Communicate effectively with families and help build strong community partnerships through our MAE Connects Parents events.

Maintain a clean, organized, and state-compliant classroom environment.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications):

ECE Units: Must have 12+ Core ECE units completed or in progress (including Child Growth & Development, Child/Family/Community, and Program/Curriculum).

Experience: 6+ months of experience in a licensed childcare center or similar structured setting is preferred (practicum lab experience and volunteer hours count!).

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).

Licensing & Compliance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain Title 22 Health Clearance (including negative TB test/clearance and required childcare center immunizations).
• State Criminal Record Clearance via Live Scan.
• Current California Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).

Our Team Profile

We are a diverse team of thinkers, self-starters, and continuous learners. If you are looking for an inspiring environment where your creativity is valued and your career is supported, we want to meet you!