Lead Preschool Teacher

About Brella

Welcome to the new village. Established in 2019, Brella is on a mission to transform the way we raise the next generation. Brella was founded by two busy moms who wanted to create a new model of care that is flexible enough to work for today’s families dynamic lives while also ensuring the best developmental experience.

Brella teachers bring a wealth of knowledge and experience through diverse backgrounds across the fields of early childhood education, human development, psychology and more. Our team is committed to nurturing a child’s foundational traits, or “Three C’s”: confidence in themselves, compassion for others, and curiosity about the world around them - and leverage our play-based curriculum inspired by Montessori, and Reggio Emilia.

We are looking to hire a Preschool Lead Teacher for our Hollywood location who works with children ages 3–6 years old and is excited about building a new model of child care that responds to families’ varying needs, while also delivering the highest quality experiences for children.

Success in this role requires strong collaboration, communication, and a shared approach to leadership. If you embrace change, are eager to learn, take pride in what you do, and see your time with children no matter how long or short—as a learning opportunity, we invite you to apply.

• Provide a safe and loving environment for children aged 3 years to 6 years of age in our classrooms in partnership with the class’s Co-Lead Teacher and Teachers.

• Co-plan curriculum in partnership with your Co-Lead Teacher, with a clear division of curriculum ownership (e.g., by age group) that may evolve based on classroom needs, while maintaining alignment and a cohesive classroom experience
• Partner daily with your Co-Lead to align on classroom procedures, transitions, and flow of the day, ensuring strong classroom management and consistent execution
• Execute and adapt Brella curriculum in the classroom, making real‑time modifications based on age group needs and emergent interests to achieve strong engagement and quality outcomes
• Actively participate in workshops, training, and Lead Teacher meetings, relaying administration updates and information constructively and effectively to co‑teachers
• Manage classroom documentation boards and materials (ie - ordering, storing, and labeling materials) to ensure the maintenance of a well‑organized, developmentally appropriate classroom
• Act as point person for written and verbal family communication providing curriculum and development updates as well as child support plans
• Mentor, train, and grow teachers, modeling the Brella Basics and supporting the teacher evaluation process
• Collaborate and communicate respectfully with coworkers creating positive relationships and center culture
• Model and mentor providing a safety in the classroom following all Title 22 requirements, and Brella procedures, policies and guidelines

• Required
  : 12 ECE credits and at least 1-2 years of experience working as a Lead in a licensed child care facility (Required for External)
• Must meet the requirements of the California Department of Social Services / Licensing
• The ability to display a patient and calm demeanor coupled with a loving approach to every child
• Experience operating in collaborative or shared leadership environments, working together to drive classroom initiatives and outcomes
• Ability to navigate day‑to‑day challenges through clear communication, collaborative problem‑solving, and sound judgment
• Strong organizational and planning skills, particularly in coordinating curriculum across multiple age groups
• A collaborative spirit and ability to take direction from staff to support our rooms as…