Teacher
Location: Westchester Campus · Type: Full time · Posted:
2026-09-01 · Reference: R13607
Provide for the health, safety and well being of the young children enrolled
in the Children's Center. Assist in the planning and implementation of a well
balanced program of age appropriate experiences and activities designed to
meet the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of the children in
his/her classroom. This person must be able to work well with others and be
willing to fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the Center's
mission, goals and philosophy.
POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be familiar with and act in accordance with the school's philosophy and
policies as stated in the Parent and Employee Handbooks, and the following
description of Performance Criteria.
Assist and take initiative in the following:
The supervision of children indoor and outdoors to ensure their safety and
well being, moving with children as they change location (maintenance of
a clean and safe environment, staff lounge as well as classroom and
schoolyards).
The development and implementation of an anti-bias, emergent type
curriculum which provides a safe, secure, and stimulating learning
environment that meets the entirety of children's individual needs,
including areas of social, emotional, cognitive, physical development, and
creative expression.
Meet the maintenance needs of the individual child (i.e. feeding, diaper-
changing, hand washing, nose blowing). Plan and provide snack/nutrition
in accordance with the school's policy.
Notify the lead teacher or associate teacher of needed supplies.
Communicate effectively and cooperating with other staff members. Attend
scheduled staff meetings and other center functions or activities.
Becoming familiar with routine room paperwork (i.e. medical sheets, sign
in sheets, activity sheets) and assist in completing monthly status
reports in a timely manner.
Set regular job related goals and objectives, in cooperation and
coordination with supervisors, to further personal and professional
growth. Follow through on self initiated and assigned tasks.
Be responsive to lead teachers (and teachers acting in their stead),
taking and following through on requests and directions in a cooperative
manner. Pass on information from parents to the lead teacher (e.g.
medication, absences, general information), and referring parents to lead
teacher as appropriate. Provide supportive assistance to new substitutes
and volunteers, as well as other new staff.
Be flexible to meet program needs, including assisting teachers and
children in other groups as needed.
Able to respond quickly when a situation warrants immediate action.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 12 units completed in Early Childhood Education or the
equivalent (as stipulated by Department of Social Services State
Licensing), including 3 units in Infant/Toddler if working with children
under the age of 2.
Minimum 1-2 years work experience in a licensed Child Care Center or
comparable group Child Care Program. Infant/Toddler experience preferred.
Minimum 18 years of age.
Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of: early childhood education, child
growth and development, and basic health and safety standards. Some
knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and NAEYC Accreditation
criteria helpful.
Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) and a
demonstrated ability to understand and balance the needs of all of the
center's primary clients: children, parents, teachers and the LMU
community.
Highly developed organizational and leadership skills. Interpersonal
skills using tact, patience and courtesy; nurturing, supportive,
compassionate, responsive and conscientious.
Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of
photoshop/zoombrowser systems.
Hiring Salary
$26.54 hourly. This position is non-exempt.
Salary Range
$25.87 - $32.31 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Typically a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child
Development or related field.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Maintaining a physically healthy condition to be able to pick up children
weighing up to 45 pounds as needed, and to play actively with them.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop; occasionally run or
crawl; speak clearly; see both near and far with depth perception; and
hear at a conversation level.
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Salary range
Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now
or in the future.
Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the
mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants
who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the
education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an
equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from
discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We
invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and
beliefs to apply. (Visit www. lmu.edu for more information.)
LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and
ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.
Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage
of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human
Resources at [email protected] or by phone at (310) 338-2723. Applicants who use
relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to
utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.
When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title
of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not
required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information
when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.
LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify
and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and
state law.
