Mentor Teacher, S. Mark Taper (50128)

St. Anne's Family Services; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Dental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

St. Anne's Family Services in Los Angeles is looking for a dedicated Mentor Teacher to enhance the professional growth of early childhood education staff. The candidate will play a key role in mentoring teams, modeling effective practices, and ensuring compliance with curriculum standards.

With over 3 years of experience in a licensed childcare center and a relevant bachelor’s degree, you will help create a nurturing environment for children ages 0-5, making a lasting impact on families. Competitive hourly rates and flexible work schedules are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a paid teacher in a licensed childcare center for children under 5.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor teaching staff on curriculum implementation and best practices.
• Support individualized instruction and lesson planning.
• Engage families as partners in education.

Skills

Mentorship

Classroom management

Communication

Bilingual (English, Spanish, Korean, Tagalog)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

California Teaching Commission Child Development Teacher Permit

15+ units of post-bachelor's education

Infant and toddler units

Administration units (if Site Supervisor)

Job description

Join us at St. Anne’s Family Services: Making a Difference in Families' Lives

About Us: St. Anne's Family Services is dedicated to transforming lives and communities. We're committed to providing unwavering support to families, from pregnancy to parenthood and childhood to adulthood. Our work brings about life‑changing transformation, and we're seeking a Mentor Teacher to join our team and be a vital part of this mission.

Why Choose Us

• Making a Difference: Every day, you'll contribute to breaking the cycles of poverty and ensuring families stay together, creating a lasting impact by supporting our teams.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a passionate team dedicated to our mission, where your insights and expertise are valued.
• Professional Growth: We support your career development and offer training to help you grow.
• Community Impact: Become part of a trauma informed organization that makes a positive difference.
• Work-Life Flexibility: We offer hybrid schedules for many roles and a 9/80 work schedule.

Salary And Benefits

• Pay Rate: $30.00 - 32.00/hourly
• Paid Time Off: 10 paid holidays, and a generous PTO policy
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, Non‑Stop Benefits Card (we pay for most medical services and copays!)
• Dental, Vision Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Chiropractic and Acupuncture services, 20+ visits per year
• Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• 403(b) Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• And more!

Compensation

In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Role Summary

The Mentor Teacher plays a vital leadership role in supporting the professional development and instructional effectiveness of early childhood education staff. This position mentors teaching teams, models best practices, and helps ensure compliance with curriculum standards and licensing regulations. The Mentor Teacher fosters a collaborative learning environment and supports continuous improvement efforts that enhance school readiness outcomes for children ages 0–5.

• Schedule: Monday – Friday; 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM
• Location: S. Mark Taper: 3330 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90004, United States

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship, feedback, and training to teaching staff on curriculum implementation, classroom management, and child development practices.
• Support lesson planning and individualized instruction, ensuring alignment with program goals, developmental needs, and regulatory requirements.
• Guide teachers in maintaining accurate assessments, records, and documentation related to student progress and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with Teaching staff to ensure a safe, nurturing, and responsive classroom environment that meets all health and licensing standards.
• Assist in engaging families as educational partners through home visits, conferences, and creating welcoming classroom environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a paid teacher in a licensed childcare center serving children under 5 years of age required
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Science or related field required
• 15+ units of post-bachelor's degree education strongly preferred
• 6 infant and toddler units
• 3 Administration units required if serving as Site Supervisor
• California Teaching Commission Child Development Teacher Permit required
• If serving as a Site Supervisor, must possess a Site Supervisor permit
• Bilingual English, Spanish, Korean and/or Tagalog preferred

St. Anne's Family Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply!