Master Teacher

Dignity Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Teacher role at Dignity Health’s California Hospital Medical Center in Los Angeles focuses on safe, nurturing early childhood education for infants to preschoolers. You will develop and implement high-quality, developmentally appropriate curricula aligned with California requirements and best practices to foster readiness for kindergarten.

You will observe and assess development, maintain records, and partner with families while collaborating with educators to uphold licensing and program

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience working with children birth to five years.
• BA in Child Development or a minimum of 24 Child Development units.
• Current CPR and First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Deliver high-quality instruction supporting cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development.
• Create safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environments.
• Conduct child observations, assessments, and screenings with accurate records.
• Build partnerships with families and collaborate with staff to ensure licensing and safety standards.

Skills

Early childhood development

Curriculum planning

Classroom management

Family engagement

Education

BA in Child Development or 24 units

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Master Teacher, you will play a vital role in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate early childhood education environment that supports the cognitive, social-emotional, language, physical, and creative development of infants, toddlers, and preschool children. This position is ideal for an experienced early childhood educator who is passionate about fostering school readiness, creating engaging learning experiences, and helping young children thrive.

Every day, you will develop and implement high-quality early learning curriculum and age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with child development best practices and California licensing requirements. You will create enriching classroom experiences that promote curiosity, exploration, social skills, and kindergarten readiness while supporting each child's individual learning journey.

You will also build strong partnerships with parents and families, maintain accurate child assessments and program documentation, and collaborate with fellow educators to ensure excellence in our early care and education programs. As a classroom leader, you will help maintain a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports the success of children, families, and staff.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate expertise in early childhood development, curriculum planning, classroom management, child assessment, and family engagement. You will bring a passion for high-quality early learning, strong communication skills, and a commitment to supporting the growth and development of young children.

As Master Teacher, you will:

• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, and classroom activities for infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
• Deliver high-quality instruction that supports children's cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development while promoting school readiness.
• Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment that encourages positive behavior and lifelong learning.
• Conduct child observations, assessments, and developmental screenings, while maintaining accurate records, portfolios, attendance, and required documentation.
• Build strong partnerships with families and collaborate with teaching staff to ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety standards, and program quality goals.

Our licensed early learning center operates year-round, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., delivering exceptional care and education that supports children's development and prepares them for lifelong learning.

Job Requirements

Required

• Two (2) years of experience working with children birth to five years.
• BA in Child Development or a minimum of 24 Child Development units.
• Current CPR and First Aid training.

Preferred

• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills.
• California Department of Education Teacher Permit.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center. In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy.

Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

California Hospital Medical Center shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care. One Community. One Mission. One California (https://youtu.be/RrPuiSnALJY?si=pvQgPZ6ZWZM60TPV)

Pay Range

$30.11 - $44.79 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.