-9% vs. median posted rate for classroom teacher teaching roles in Lancaster, California ($32.25/hr)
$20.00/hr · p10p90 · $40.00/hr
this role: $29.37/hrmedian $32.25/hr
Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted classroom teacher teaching roles in Lancaster, California rates. This role sits in the 44th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 9% below the Lancaster, California median for classroom teacher teaching roles.
The Teacher Designee provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program. Responsibilities include classroom management and performing administrative functions to support program operations.
Expected Hourly Pay Rate
$25.00 Work where your work matters. Work at CCRC. CCRC prides itself as a workplace of choice for passionate talent, driven by our mission to cultivate child, family and community well-being. Whether the position works directly with the public or supports our programs, every position is vital to our mission's success and reputation as a leader. We are not your typical non-profit. We are 900+ people strong and growing!
Hourly
Pay
Rate: $29.37 per hour Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Within the team structure, Teacher Designees provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning program which include the following responsibilities: Classroom Management (80%) Administrative Functions (20%) For full position details, please review the job flyer. Job Specifications Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field including a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, and must have 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development.
Experience
3 years of related work experience in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and/or a preschool setting.
Professional/Technical
Certifications: Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire. Must have a current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix. Individuals who do not yet hold a current permit and are pending receipt of the permit may be considered for hire if they provide documentation confirming the permit application has been officially submitted and is pending review through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Documentation must show a submitted application status; payment receipts or preliminary steps alone (e.g., Certificate of Clearance or fingerprint submission) do not meet this requirement. Those pending receipt of the permit must receive it within 3 months, 90 days, of hire.
Technical
Requirements: Intermediate technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program. Knowledge of age-appropriate professional practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations.
Behavioral
Effective communication and Customer Service, working professionally with adults and children, demonstrating appropriate support for program participants.
Travel
This position requires 10% travel. Travel may include home visits, wellness checks, parent meetings, trainings, and travel between agency locations and family residences throughout the San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley service areas in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and program needs. Staff members driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or personal vehicle and must meet requirements to become and remain an approved driver, including maintaining current auto insurance, a valid California Driver’s License, and DMV clearance.
Work
Schedule: Teacher Designee work full time 40 hours. Overtime may be expected. Schedule hours may vary according to the needs of the center and families in their caseload and may require working a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
Work
Environment: This position works in an Early Care and Learning Center. The Early Care and Learning Center includes Early Learning classrooms for children ages birth to 5, outside playgrounds and play structures, and may include regular office space and/or storage areas at larger centers. Center assignments may vary depending on business need.
Background &
Health
Clearance
Requirements:
Head
Start/CCP
Background &
Health
Clearance
Requirements: Background requirements determined according to the requirements of the program(s) which the position will be supporting. Background check required. As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:
Live
Scan
Clearance /
DOJ
Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
Health
Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93) MVR /
DMV clearance in accordance with
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and possess a current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit. Additionally, at least 3 years of related work experience and valid First Aid/CPR certifications are required.
bachelor degree
professional certificate
Communication
CPR
Outlook
Customer service
Zoom
First aid
Classroom management
Early childhood education
Teaching strategies
Microsoft suite
Infant/toddler development
Child development site supervisor permit
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Vacation time
Education reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Basic life insurance
Sick time
Long term disability
Wellness programs
Paid winter break
Public service loan forgiveness
Voluntary life insurance
403(b) retirement savings plan
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$29 - $29/hr
Location
Lancaster, California
Posted
Aug 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
Child
Development
Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
CPR /
Pediatric
CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866)
Federal
Debarment
Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995) At CCRC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded!
We offer employees: Competitive compensation package Robust benefit offerings
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness! We have doubled in size over the past 10 years. We provide child development and early education, workforce development opportunities, child care financial assistance, Head Start preschool and Early Head Start services and more for close to 50,000 parents, children, and child care providers each month in Northern Los Angeles County, including Antelope Valley, and the entirety of San Bernardino County, including an office in Victorville, serving a total geographic area of 22,500 square miles. Child Care Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Accommodations: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at (818) 717-1000 ext. 6599 or email them at Recruiting@ccrcca.org.
Market context
California classroom teachers remain in steady demand
In California, classroom teacher roles often stay competitive because licensed centers look for candidates who can show early childhood classroom leadership, lesson planning, and readiness to meet state compliance steps such as background checks and immunizations. This posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster and save research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your 12 ECE units and recent classroom experience before submitting.
