Inspiring Head Start Preschool Teacher

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is seeking a licensed preschool/early childhood teacher to deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and nurture positive relationships with children and families.

You will plan individual and group activities, monitor health and safety, and maintain compliance with licensing standards while coordinating with site leadership and staff. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred and prior Head Start familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education required; BA preferred.
• Valid California Associate Teacher Permit or higher-level permits.
• Experience in licensed childcare center serving children under 5 years old.

Responsibilities

• Foster positive, nurturing relationships with children and parents.
• Create daily lesson plans aligned with curriculum and individualized plans.
• Ensure health, safety, and compliance with Title 22 licensing regulations.
• Maintain required program records and complete assessments.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences and home visits as scheduled.
• Provide supervision to staff and ensure appropriate child-teacher ratios.
• Engage families as volunteers and connect them to YMCA resources.
• Uphold YMCA policies, including safety, reporting, and ADA compliance.

Skills

Nurturing interactions

Curriculum planning

Family engagement

Bilingual English/Spanish

Classroom management

Education

Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education

BA in progress / Education plan to complete BA in CDE/ECE

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is seeking a licensed preschool/early childhood teacher to deliver developmentally appropriate curriculum and nurture positive relationships with children and families.

You will plan individual and group activities, monitor health and safety, and maintain compliance with licensing standards while coordinating with site leadership and staff. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred and prior Head Start familiarity is a plus.