Shaded band: the middle 50% of 109 posted classroom teacher roles in Los Angeles, California rates. This role sits in the 55th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about 6% above the Los Angeles, California median for classroom teacher roles.
The Teacher is responsible for providing quality preschool services, including classroom management and the implementation of age-appropriate teaching strategies. They must also handle administrative functions such as completing reports, submitting lesson plans, and analyzing child development data.
Expected Hourly Pay Rate
$24.50 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 Rate
$28.28 Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Within the team structure, the Teacher provides quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Early Care and Learning Program which include the following responsibilities: See full job description here: Teacher Job Flyer Classroom Management (80%) Administrative Functions (20%) Ensure reports required by the agency and the state are adequate and timely. Complete and submit weekly lesson plan goals for review and feedback prior to implementation. Collect observations for ongoing assessments to ensure participant outcomes are meeting agency benchmarks. Read, analyze, and interpret DRDP (2015) data to create child and center specific goals in a timely manner. Implement knowledge of age-appropriate practices, effective teaching strategies, federal and state regulations including licensing, DCFS, IEP/IFSP meetings, and teaching methods/practices. Assist with generating and tracking Non-Federal Match monthly. Non-Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
These duties include tasks that are required and comprise less than 5% of daily functions for this job: Encourage parental involvement through conferences, activities, planning and meeting attendance. Provide, plan, and maintain a safe learning environment daily by planning for support within the center and caseload. Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities. Assist with food service and other needs as requested. Other duties as assigned. Job Specifications Minimum Required: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education, Families Studies, or related field including a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, and must have 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development. Internal CCRC applicants may alternatively meet this requirement by holding an Associate’s Degree, a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, participating in the waiver program, and must have 3 semester units in Infant/Toddler Development.
Experience
2 years’ experience working with families and children in a preschool setting required. Related work experience in Early Childhood Education. Internal CCRC applicants must have a minimum of 1,000 hours in ECL classroom working with families and children in a preschool or childcare setting within the last two years.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Education or a related field with at least 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education, including 3 units in Infant/Toddler Development. Additionally, 2 years of experience in a preschool setting and a valid California Teacher Permit are required.
associate degree
bachelor degree
professional certificate
CPR
Outlook
Zoom
First aid
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Early childhood education
IEP implementation
Microsoft suite
Child assessment
IFSP implementation
DRDP data analysis
Age-appropriate teaching strategies
Behavioral curriculum
Specialized care methods
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Vacation time
Education reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Basic life insurance
Professional development
Sick time
Long term disability
Wellness programs
Paid winter break
Voluntary life insurance
403(b) retirement savings plan
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$28 - $28/hr
Location
Los Angeles, California
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
Professional/Technical
Certifications: Must hold a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire. Must have a current Teacher 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.
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
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)
Preferred
All minimum requirements above met, plus:
Experience: 3 years of experience in an early childhood education program. 1 year of experience working with children requiring specialized support, including implementing Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) using behavioral curriculum and specialized care methods.
Professional/Technical
Certifications: Hold a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or above based on the
California
Commission on
Teacher
Credentialing
Technical
Requirements: Advanced technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
Bilingual
Preferred: Ability to converse, read, write and/or translate in English and Armenian / Spanish 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 teacher roles stay credential-focused
California teacher openings typically draw steady demand, especially for candidates who already hold a valid state teaching credential and can support multilingual classrooms. These roles are competitive because districts often look for both classroom experience and bilingual Spanish skills, while requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your credential matches the posting and tailor your resume to show relevant grade-level experience and Spanish proficiency if applicable.
