Full-time Associate TeacherAt — Harmon Oaks Nursery School

About us

Harmon Oaks is a  High Quality Early Enrichment Center where we are Reggio Inspired and STEM Curriculum Driven- playing, learning and growing with children 18 months - 5 years of age. Our center is in search of a Full-Time Associate Teacher to join our team of passionate and amazing edu'carers. This position is for the 18 month through 2.5 year age group. Position is located in our North Hollywood facility at 12531 Vanowen St. 

We are looking for a candidate who is passionate, caring, quick on their feet, energetic, and who loves the early enrichment and child development field. Candidates must also like getting messy, engaging in play, gardening, and learning with children. At Harmon Oaks, our teachers are asked, mentored and supported to be intent'ful partners and pratagonists in play and learning. If you're passionate and interested in becoming an edu'carer and growing in the field of early enrichment, we encourage you to apply no matter at what stage in your career.

With that said, all applicants should have a minimum of 12 child development units, while continuing their education (more information regarding requirements below). Applicants should also have knowledge of different progressive and time-tested (Montessori, Reggio, RIE, etc.) approaches.

The Associate Teacher is expected to be able to assist and or lead in the following:

-Assisting in planning class curriculum

-Multitasking in both setting up and engaging with children during transitions

-Sparking conversations with children that are both meaningful and offer growth in language assisting children with potty time with preschoolers

-Managing classroom behavior according to school's philosophy and approach

-Engaging with and supervising children during self-directed play

-Supporting children in potty learning (with diaper changes)

-Completing routine responsibilities- setup and cleanup of stations, disinfecting classroom area, toys, preparing snack, etc.

-Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 30lbs, running/playing with children, kneeling, sitting on the floor, etc. Able to assist with changing diapers and potty learning.

Please refrain from calling the facility. We are very busy with the children, as their well being is our priority.

Please make sure your schedule allows you to be available between the hours of 8:00am and 5pm. Should the candidates college course schedule limit their hours, email your availability- some flexibility is given to staff to allow teachers and associate teachers to further their education.

Thank you for your interest and good luck with your future endeavors!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $18.50 -$20 per hour

We also offer medical, dental, 401K and other benefits as well for full time employees.