Preschool Teacher (On-site)

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60 retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things, and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

Have a passion for early education? Then we have something in common! 
 
If you know Lakeshore, then you know what we’re all about—making sure that early learners have the tools they need to learn and grow. At Kids & Company Child Development Center, we’ve created a program that puts those objectives front and center. We have an outstanding curriculum, the full participation of our parents, and a great staff—the only thing missing is you! So if you’re an experienced, highly motivated teacher who wants to guide children’s discovery of the world around them, let’s talk. You’ll be part of a wonderful team (and the days of paying out of pocket for your classroom supplies are over). Created for our employees’ children over 25 years ago, Kids & Company is a full-day program with a Nature Explore® classroom and a whole lot more! You will be located at Lakeshore headquarters in Carson. 
  
A day in our classrooms looks like this: 

• Facilitating a daily classroom schedule and instruction 
• Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment 
• Developing strategies to guide children’s positive behavior 
• Observing, recording and assessing children’s growth and development 
• Implementing center curriculum while supporting child care safety and quality guidelines 
• Working with parents to facilitate their children’s development 
• Maintaining center facilities to support program quality 
• Supporting fellow teachers with various center tasks and duties

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• Associate’s degree in Child Development / Early Childhood required, with at least 12 ECE units completed. Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.  
•  Child Mandated Reporter Training (Certificate of Completion)  
• Minimum 1 year of classroom experience  
• Current Pediatric First Aid & CPR certified with anaphylaxis and asthma training   
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of child development, creative classroom environments and best practices, with a good understanding of the California Preschool Learning Foundations & California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework  
• Nurturing, compassionate and enthusiastic personality  
• Open form of communication that’s adaptable to children, adults and staff  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills  
• Flexibility to provide care for infants/pre-k age level as needed  

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore, we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties. 

For this position, new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at an hourly rate between $19-$21 depending on relevant experience & skillset. 

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidate's relevant experience, location, and skillset.

• Bonus eligible 
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding 
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA 
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday) 
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest 
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children 
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs 
• Generous employee discount 
• Casual dress…and we really mean it 

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve. 

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.  
  
To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers  
  
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy 
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose. 

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